Direct measurements suggest a small extra effect of creatine

Key finding

Direct measurements suggest a small extra effect of creatine

Context

Meta-analysis of 10 randomised studies with 44 muscle measurements by MRI, CT or ultrasound.

Creatine: a small extra effect, interval narrowly includes zero
  • 0.11 (95% CI: -0.02–0.25) effect size: Muscle thickness, all measures

Limits

The interval of the main result just includes zero. Several authors declare links to creatine manufacturers.

Sources

  • The Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Regional Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. · Burke · 2023 · Nutrients PubMed DOI Study note

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