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Creatine

Very High Research Quality

Description

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound used to enhance muscle strength, power, and exercise performance.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Significant improvement in strength and power
Enhanced high-intensity exercise performance

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Increased muscle strength and power (claimed)
Enhanced exercise performance (claimed)

Recommended Usage

3-5 grams daily, with or without loading phase.

Research Quality

5/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: creatine supplementation and exercise2017
Kreider RB, et al.

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Confirmed significant improvements in strength and performance

Citation (APA Style)

Kreider et al. (2017). Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

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Scientific basis and practical aspects of creatine supplementation for athletes2003
Rawson ES, Volek JS

Methodology

Meta-analysis

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Enhanced exercise performance across 22 studies

Citation (APA Style)

Rawson & Volek (2003). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: creatine supplementation and exercise2007
Buford TW, et al.

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Highlighted safety and efficacy in various populations

Citation (APA Style)

Buford et al. (2007). Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

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