The Claim

Daily creatine supplementation (3 g) combined with high-load, velocity-intentional resistance training increases glutathione peroxidase activity, reduces interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels, and enhances strength and functional performance in healthy older adults.

Source: Effects of high-load, velocity-intentional variable resistance training combined with creatine supplementation on neuroplasticity, oxidative stress, inflammation, physical function, cognitive performance and quality of life in older adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

Taking 3 grams of creatine daily along with strength training that emphasizes speed and effort can raise levels of an antioxidant enzyme, lower markers of inflammation, and improve muscle strength and physical function in older adults without existing health conditions.

See the scientific wording

Daily creatine supplementation (3 g) combined with high-load, velocity-intentional resistance training increases glutathione peroxidase activity, reduces interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and enhances strength and functional performance in healthy older adults, indicating that creatine acts as a complementary agent that amplifies the anti-inflammatory and functional benefits of resistance exercise.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Effects of high-load, velocity-intentional variable resistance training combined with creatine supplementation on neuroplasticity, oxidative stress, inflammation, physical function, cognitive performance and quality of life in older adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    Taking a daily creatine supplement along with strength training helped older adults become stronger, move better, and reduce body inflammation more than training alone. Creatine boosted the good effects of exercise.

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