The Claim

Creatine supplementation increases muscle mass and strength by enhancing phosphocreatine stores, which regenerate ATP during high-intensity muscular activity.

What the research says

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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
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Challenges
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How it works
2 studies reviewed
In plain English

Taking creatine supplements can help you build more muscle and get stronger because it helps your muscles recharge their energy faster during intense workouts like lifting weights or sprinting.

See the scientific wording

Creatine supplementation increases muscle mass and strength by enhancing phosphocreatine stores, which regenerate ATP during high-intensity muscular activity.

What the research says

2 studies

  1. Study: Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Body Composition and Malnutrition-Inflammation Score in Hemodialysis Patients: An Exploratory 1-Year, Balanced, Double-Blind Design

    This study found that people taking creatine gained more muscle than those who didn’t, which supports the idea that creatine helps build muscle and strength by giving muscles more energy during tough workouts.

  2. Study: Creatine Supplementation Does Not Influence the Ratio Between Intracellular Water and Skeletal Muscle Mass in Resistance-Trained Men.

    This study found that people who took creatine and lifted weights gained more muscle than those who didn’t take creatine, which supports the idea that creatine helps build strength and muscle by giving your muscles more energy during tough workouts.

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