The Claim
A 14-day creatine monohydrate loading regimen of 20g per day decreases the extracellular-to-total body water ratio (ECW/TBW) by approximately 1.35% in young female recreational athletes, indicating a shift toward greater intracellular water retention compared to lower-dose or placebo regimens.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Taking 20 grams of creatine every day for two weeks might help young active women hold more water inside their cells, which could support muscle function.
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A 14-day creatine monohydrate loading regimen of 20g per day decreases the extracellular-to-total body water ratio (ECW/TBW) by approximately 1.35% in young female recreational athletes, suggesting a shift toward greater intracellular water retention compared to lower-dose or placebo regimens.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that taking 20g of creatine per day for 14 days caused young female athletes to hold more water inside their cells, which matches what the claim says.
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