The Claim

Creatine supplementation at a dose of 3 g/day for 16 weeks reduces levels of F2-isoprostanes and TNF-α and improves perceived health in healthy older adults not engaged in structured resistance training.

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 for 16 weeks may lower markers of oxidative stress and inflammation and improve how healthy older adults feel, even without exercise.

See the scientific wording

Creatine supplementation alone (3 g/day for 16 weeks) reduces oxidative stress (F2-isoprostanes) and inflammation (TNF-α) and improves perceived health in healthy older adults not engaged in structured resistance training, suggesting creatine has direct biological effects independent of 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

    Even without working out, older adults who took creatine daily for 16 weeks had less inflammation and oxidative stress and felt healthier than those who didn’t take it. This means creatine itself, not just exercise, made a difference.

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