The Claim

Creatine monohydrate supplementation at a dosage of 5 grams per day, when combined with resistance training over a 4-week period, increases fat-free mass and one-repetition maximum bench press strength in young male recreational bodybuilders, irrespective of whether the supplement is consumed before or after exercise.

Source: The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

Taking 5 grams of creatine daily along with weight training for 4 weeks can help young male bodybuilders gain muscle and get stronger on the bench press, no matter if they take it before or after their workout.

See the scientific wording

Creatine monohydrate supplementation (5g/day) combined with resistance training for 4 weeks increases fat-free mass and 1-RM bench press strength in young male recreational bodybuilders, regardless of whether it is consumed before or after exercise.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength

    The study found that taking 5g of creatine daily with weight training for 4 weeks made guys stronger and added muscle, no matter if they took it before or after their workout — which is exactly what the claim says.

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