Evidence-backed FAQ
Does creatine help older adults?
Direct answer
In older adults, creatine combined with resistance training may modestly improve lean tissue mass and some measures of strength and physical function compared with training alone.[1], [2]
What the evidence shows
Meta-analyses reported advantages for lean tissue, chest press, leg press, and in one analysis the 30-second chair-stand test; not every outcome improved.[1], [2]
Important limitations
The number of trials is limited, methods and dosing strategies differ, and findings apply mainly to generally healthy older adults who trained.[1], [2]
Related questions
- Does the evidence apply without exercise?
- Did every strength measure improve?
Read the full evidence summary
This FAQ is the concise answer. The linked research page provides the full study context, populations, doses, outcomes, and limitations.
References
- Meta-Analysis Examining the Importance of Creatine Ingestion Strategies on Lean Tissue Mass and Strength in Older Adults.. Nutrients. 2021. Systematic review and meta-analysis View source →
- Creatine supplementation during resistance training in older adults-a meta-analysis.. Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 2014. Systematic review and meta-analysis View source →