The Claim
In young, healthy males, ingestion of 5 g of creatine dissolved in water leads to higher plasma creatine concentrations at 15 minutes post-consumption compared to ingestion of the same dose co-administered with carbohydrates or with a combination of protein, amino acids, and carbohydrates.
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 a young, healthy guy takes 5 grams of creatine with just water, his body absorbs it faster than if he takes it with carbs or with a mix of protein, amino acids, and carbs — and you can see that in his blood 15 minutes later.
See the scientific wording
In young, healthy males, consuming 5 g creatine with water results in higher plasma creatine levels at 15 minutes post-ingestion compared to consuming the same dose with carbohydrates or with protein, amino acids, and carbohydrates.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Optimization of insulin-mediated creatine retention during creatine feeding in humans
The study found that taking creatine with just water raised creatine levels in the blood more quickly after 15 minutes than when taken with carbs or a mix of protein, amino acids, and carbs.
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