Creatine Supplementation: An Update
Matthew Hall, Elizabeth Manetta, Kristofer Tupper
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Creatine is a popular and widely used ergogenic dietary supplement among athletes, for which studies have consistently shown increased lean muscle mass and exercise capacity when used with short-duration, high-intensity exercise. In addition to strength gains, research has shown that creatine supplementation may provide additional benefits including enhanced postexercise recovery, injury prevention, rehabilitation, as well as a number of potential neurologic benefits that may be relevant to sports. Studies show that short- and long-term supplementation is safe and well tolerated in healthy individuals and in a number of patient populations.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCreatineCreatine MonohydrateAthletesPhysical therapyLean body massPhysical medicine and rehabilitationRehabilitationMuscle massNutritional SupplementationInternal medicinePlaceboBody weightAlternative medicinePathologyMuscle metabolism and nutritionSports Performance and TrainingExercise and Physiological Responses