The Claim

In older adults hospitalized for acute ischemic stroke, oral creatine supplementation at a dose of 20 g/day for 7 days is safe and well-tolerated, with no serious adverse events reported, although mild gastrointestinal symptoms and transient increases in serum creatinine may occur.

Source: Influence of CReatine Supplementation on mUScle Mass and Strength After Stroke (ICaRUS Stroke Trial): A Randomized Controlled Trial

What the research says

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In plain English

Older adults in the hospital for a certain kind of stroke can safely take a specific dose of creatine for a week — it’s generally well-tolerated, though some might get mild stomach issues or temporary changes in a kidney-related blood test.

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In older adults hospitalized for acute ischemic stroke, 20 g/day of oral creatine supplementation for 7 days is safe and well-tolerated, with no serious adverse events, though mild gastrointestinal symptoms and transient increases in serum creatinine may occur.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Influence of CReatine Supplementation on mUScle Mass and Strength After Stroke (ICaRUS Stroke Trial): A Randomized Controlled Trial

    The study gave older stroke patients 20 grams of creatine daily for a week and found it was safe with no serious side effects, which matches the claim.

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