The Claim
Creatine supplementation combined with exercise training has no significant effect on total body bone mineral density in adults aged 55+, with a mean difference of 0.009 g/cm².
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In adults aged 55 and older, taking creatine supplements along with exercise does not change total body bone mineral density.
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Creatine supplementation combined with exercise training has no significant effect on total body bone mineral density in adults aged 55+, with a mean difference of 0.009 g/cm², suggesting it does not meaningfully improve bone health in this population.
Taking creatine with exercise makes muscles stronger and burns more fat, but it does not change how bones rebuild themselves. Bones stay the same density because the signals that tell bone cells to grow or break down don't get activated by the muscle changes caused by creatine.
What the research says
1 studyTaking creatine with exercise didn’t make older adults’ bones any denser — their bone measurements stayed pretty much the same as those who only exercised. So, it doesn’t seem to help strengthen bones in this group.
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