Creatine
OtherCompound involved in energy production in muscles and brain; named after Greek kreas for meat
Health Benefits
Health conditions that Creatine may influence, based on research.
Improves
- Sarcopenia3 g/day with resistance training
3-5 g/day with resistance training led to additional 3 lbs lean mass over ~4 months; creatine alone without exercise showed no benefits; also improved sit-to-stand test performance
Source: How Not to Age
Protects Against
- Bone mineral density loss
Creatine supplementation (3 g/d) studied for bone health in older women in 2-year RCT
Source: How Not to Age
Sources
- How Not to Age