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Daily Creatine Supplementation May Aid Muscle Preservation in Aging Adults, Study Suggests
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A study indicates that daily creatine supplementation can help middle-aged and older adults maintain muscle mass and strength, with or without exercise. The research, published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, found that creatine not only increased lean muscle mass and strength but also improved cognitive function. These benefits were observed even in participants who did not engage in exercise or dietary changes.
Key facts
- Daily creatine supplementation can help preserve lean muscle mass in aging adults.
- The benefits of creatine were observed even without exercise participation.
- Creatine supplementation led to increased strength and cognitive function.
- When combined with exercise and diet, creatine enhanced fat loss while preserving lean body mass.