The Claim

Creatine supplementation improves physical function and preserves muscle mass in older adults, supporting healthy ageing.

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

Creatine supplementation is associated with improved physical function and maintained muscle mass in older adults.

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Creatine supplementation supports healthy ageing by improving physical function and preserving muscle mass.

Why this might work

Creatine builds up in muscle cells and helps make more energy quickly during exercise, allowing for harder and longer workouts. This increased effort triggers muscle cells to build more protein and grow larger. At the same time, creatine helps muscle cells take in more sugar from the blood and store it as fuel, which keeps the muscles healthy and working well. Larger, healthier muscles produce more strength and keep older people moving independently.

Verified mechanismbased on 4 studies

What the research says

4 studies

  1. Study: Impact of creatine supplementation and exercise training in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    When older adults take creatine and do strength training, they get noticeably stronger—like being able to lift heavier weights. This means their muscles are working better, which helps them stay active and independent as they age.

  2. Study: Impact of creatine supplementation in combination with resistance training on lean mass in the elderly

    Taking creatine along with strength training helped older adults gain more muscle than those who only did strength training. So yes, creatine helps keep muscle mass as people age.

  3. Study: Eight weeks of creatine monohydrate supplementation is associated with improvements in muscle size in Alzheimer's disease

    This study found that older adults with Alzheimer’s who took creatine for eight weeks gained a tiny bit of muscle in their legs, even though they weren’t exercising. This suggests creatine might help older people keep their muscles from getting weaker.

  4. Study: Creatine Supplementation Combined with Exercise in the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: Effects on Insulin Resistance and Sarcopenia

    Taking creatine with exercise helped older adults with diabetes better control their blood sugar and may help prevent muscle loss, which is important for staying strong and active as we age.

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