The Claim
Creatine monohydrate supplementation, regardless of dose or duration, has no significant effect on bone mineral density at the femoral neck, lumbar spine, or total hip in postmenopausal women.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Taking creatine monohydrate does not increase bone mineral density in postmenopausal women at the femoral neck, lumbar spine, or total hip, regardless of how much or how long it is taken.
See the scientific wording
Creatine monohydrate supplementation, regardless of dose or duration, does not significantly improve bone mineral density at the femoral neck, lumbar spine, or total hip in postmenopausal women, indicating it is not an effective intervention for preventing osteoporosis.
Creatine boosts energy in muscle cells, allowing stronger and longer workouts, which makes muscles bigger and stronger. Stronger muscles pull harder on bones, but this does not make the bones denser in the hip or spine. The bones may change shape slightly, but their mineral content stays the same.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that taking creatine didn’t make bones stronger or denser in postmenopausal women, even when combined with weight training. So, it doesn’t help prevent osteoporosis by improving bone density.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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