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  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Creatine monohydrate is a popular ergogenic aid, widely used by athletes since the 1990s.
  • Typical creatine supplementation (CrS) involves high loading doses (20-30 g/day for 5-7 days).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review research on the ergogenic value of creatine supplementation (CrS).
  • To examine the effects of CrS on exercise performance and training adaptations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating creatine supplementation and exercise.
  • Analysis of research examining effects on maximal power, strength, and sprint performance.
  • Evaluation of CrS impact on training adaptations, including strength and fat-free mass.

Main Results:

  • Short-term CrS improves maximal power/strength and sprint performance.
  • CrS during training leads to greater gains in strength, fat-free mass, and high-intensity exercise performance.
  • CrS does not appear to enhance running or swimming performance.

Conclusions:

  • Creatine supplementation (CrS) offers ergogenic benefits for high-intensity, short-duration exercise.
  • CrS may enhance strength and fat-free mass gains during resistance training.
  • Creatine supplementation (CrS) appears safe at recommended doses and is not effective for endurance performance.