The Claim
Creatine monohydrate supplementation at a dosage of 5 g/day for 5–7 days followed by 3–5 g/day maintenance increases intramuscular creatine and phosphocreatine stores by 20–40% in healthy individuals, which enhances high-intensity exercise capacity and promotes greater gains in strength and lean muscle mass during resistance training.
What the research says
Roughly balanced
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Taking creatine powder every day for a week, then a smaller dose after that, can help your muscles store more energy, making you stronger and better at intense workouts like weightlifting.
See the scientific wording
Creatine monohydrate supplementation (5 g/day for 5–7 days followed by 3–5 g/day maintenance) increases intramuscular creatine and phosphocreatine stores by 20–40% in healthy individuals, enhancing high-intensity exercise capacity and promoting greater gains in strength and lean muscle mass during resistance training.
What the research says
1 studyThis study says taking creatine supplements helps athletes lift heavier and build more muscle by increasing energy stores in their muscles — which is exactly what the claim says.
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