The Claim

In adults aged 60–80 years, creatine supplementation (5 g/day) combined with resistance training for 12 weeks reduces android fat mass by approximately 1% and gynoid fat mass by approximately 1%, and is associated with a trend toward reduced total body fat independent of changes in lean mass.

Source: Impact of creatine supplementation in combination with resistance training on lean mass in the elderly

What the research says

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In plain English

In adults aged 60 to 80, taking 5 grams of creatine daily with 12 weeks of resistance training reduces fat around the abdomen and hips by about 1% each, and may also reduce overall body fat without increasing muscle mass.

See the scientific wording

In adults aged 60–80 years, creatine supplementation (5 g/day) combined with resistance training for 12 weeks reduces android and gynoid fat mass by approximately 1% each, and shows a trend toward reduced total body fat, suggesting a potential body composition benefit independent of lean mass gain.

Why this might work

Taking creatine while doing strength training lets muscles work harder and longer because they can recover faster between lifts. This extra effort burns more energy during and after workouts, and over time, the body starts using stored fat for fuel instead of holding onto it, especially around the waist and hips. The muscles also become better at using energy efficiently, which shifts the body’s balance away from storing fat.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Impact of creatine supplementation in combination with resistance training on lean mass in the elderly

    Taking creatine while doing strength training for 12 weeks helped older adults lose a tiny bit of fat around the waist and hips, even though the main result was gaining muscle. The fat loss wasn’t huge or certain, but it went in the right direction.

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