The Claim
Creatine monohydrate supplementation at doses up to 5 grams per day for up to 24 months does not increase serious adverse events, renal dysfunction, or clinically significant changes in liver or kidney biomarkers compared to placebo in postmenopausal women.
What the research says
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Taking up to 5 grams of creatine monohydrate daily for up to two years does not cause serious side effects, kidney damage, or abnormal liver or kidney blood test results in postmenopausal women compared to taking a placebo.
See the scientific wording
Creatine monohydrate supplementation at doses up to 5 grams per day for up to 24 months is safe and well-tolerated in postmenopausal women, with no increase in serious adverse events, renal dysfunction, or clinically significant changes in liver or kidney biomarkers compared to placebo.
Creatine is processed by the body into a harmless waste product called creatinine, which is filtered out by the kidneys without damaging them. The amount produced from taking up to 5 grams a day is small and stays within the body’s normal ability to handle it, so the kidneys and liver are not overloaded or harmed.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that postmenopausal women who took 5 grams of creatine daily for up to two years didn’t have more kidney problems or serious side effects than those who took a placebo — just mild stomach issues, if any. So, it’s safe for them to take it.
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