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Analysis v1
Strong Support
Taking a fake supplement (like sugar powder) for two weeks doesn’t change body water balance in young female athletes, so if real creatine does change it, the effect is likely from creatine itself.
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Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Creatine monohydrate supplementation strategies on body composition and water distribution in female recreational athletes
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
The study found that taking a fake supplement (maltodextrin) for 14 days didn’t change water balance in young female athletes, which means real changes seen with creatine weren’t just due to time or placebo.
Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found
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