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  • Sports Science
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Creatine is a widely recognized ergogenic dietary supplement.
  • Athletes frequently utilize creatine for performance enhancement.
  • Existing research highlights creatine's positive effects on exercise capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the established benefits of creatine supplementation for athletes.
  • To explore additional advantages beyond strength gains, such as recovery and injury prevention.
  • To assess the safety profile of creatine supplementation in various populations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on creatine supplementation.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on high-intensity exercise and creatine.
  • Examination of research investigating creatine's impact on recovery, injury, and neurological function.

Main Results:

  • Consistent evidence shows increased lean muscle mass and exercise capacity with creatine use.
  • Supplementation demonstrates benefits in postexercise recovery and injury prevention.
  • Potential neurological benefits relevant to sports performance have been identified.
  • Short- and long-term supplementation is deemed safe and well-tolerated.

Conclusions:

  • Creatine is a safe and effective supplement for athletes.
  • It offers a range of benefits including improved performance, recovery, and injury management.
  • Further research may explore its neurological applications in sports.