Taking creatine supplements along with weight training can help older adults build more muscle and get stronger, which might help them stay more active and independent as they age.

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International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine

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2017

This study says creatine supplements can help older people get stronger and keep muscle, especially when they exercise — which is exactly what the claim says.

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International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine

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DOI: 10.1186/s12970-017-0173-z

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