The Claim
In hemodialysis patients, daily supplementation with 5 grams of creatine monohydrate over 12 months leads to an average increase of 0.8 liters in intracellular water volume, with 60% of patients showing gains, which may contribute to observed increases in fat-free mass and muscle size.
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.
If you're on dialysis, taking a creatine supplement every day for a year might help your muscles hold more water and get bigger, and most people in the study saw some benefit.
See the scientific wording
In hemodialysis patients, 5 grams of creatine monohydrate daily for 12 months increases intracellular water volume by approximately 0.8 liters on average, with 60% of supplemented patients showing gains, which may contribute to observed increases in fat-free mass and muscle size.
What the research says
1 studyThe study gave creatine to dialysis patients for a year and found their cells held more water, which helped increase muscle mass—just like the claim says.
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