The Claim

Creatine supplementation at a dosage of 3 g/day for 14 weeks is safe and well-tolerated in amateur soccer players, with no adverse effects reported and adherence rates of 94.3%.

Source: Effectiveness of a soccer injury prevention program based on creatine supplementation and internal load monitoring: a randomized controlled pilot study

What the research says

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Supports
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Description
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In plain English

Taking 3 grams of creatine daily for 14 weeks does not cause adverse effects in amateur soccer players and most of them continue taking it as directed.

See the scientific wording

Creatine supplementation (3 g/day for 14 weeks) is safe and well-tolerated in amateur soccer players, with no adverse effects reported and high adherence (94.3%).

Why this might work

Taking creatine every day increases the amount of a special energy molecule in muscles, which helps make more fuel for muscle contractions during short bursts of activity. This keeps muscles working strongly without getting tired quickly, allowing athletes to train harder without stopping.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effectiveness of a soccer injury prevention program based on creatine supplementation and internal load monitoring: a randomized controlled pilot study

    The study gave amateur soccer players 3 grams of creatine every day for 14 weeks, and no one quit or reported feeling sick — meaning it was safe and easy to stick with.

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