Effects of creatine monohydrate supplementation on muscle mass and physical performance in trained young adults: a systematic review

Authors

  • Bastián Parada-Flores Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0342-5237
  • Luis Valenzuela Contreras Pedagogía en Educación Física, Facultad de Educación, Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez, Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0173-3559
  • Scarlet Aldana-Lara Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile
  • Valentina Salgado-Abasolo Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile
  • Cristian Martínez Salazar Departamento de Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9216-1826
  • Jorge Flández Valderrama Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación, Escuela de Educación Física, Facultad Filosofía y Humanidades, Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4088-7449
  • Carol Flores-Rivera Facultad de Educación y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepción, Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8888-6819
  • Pablo Felipe Luna-Villouta Departamento Educación Física, Universidad de Concepción, Chile https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2825-0303
  • Rodrigo Vargas Vitoria Facultad de Educación, Pedagogía en Educación Física, Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7554-9589

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v62.110771

Keywords:

Physical exercise, Muscle power, Muscle hypertrophy, Muscle atrophy

Abstract

The aim of this review was to analyze the effects of creatine monohydrate (CrM) supplementation on muscle mass (MM) and physical performance in trained young adults, using the available evidence. The systematic review was conducted, based on the PRISMA 2020 protocol, using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Clinical trials published during 2010-2023 in Spanish, English or Portuguese were included. 87 studies were found and 7 approved of the inclusion criteria. Significant effects of CrM intake on MM, muscle strength (FM) and muscle power in trained young adults were reported, in the short and medium term. We conclude that CrM supplementation is effective in improving muscle composition and physical performance in trained young adults. In addition, the moment of intake is important, with better results when ingested after training. Also, the suggested amounts correspond to 0.1g x kg x day or 5g daily, with significant effects with both doses.

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Published

2024-11-20

How to Cite

Parada-Flores , B. ., Valenzuela Contreras , L., Aldana-Lara , S. ., Salgado-Abasolo, V. . ., Martínez Salazar, C., Flández Valderrama , J., Flores-Rivera, C., Luna-Villouta, P. F., & Vargas Vitoria, R. (2024). Effects of creatine monohydrate supplementation on muscle mass and physical performance in trained young adults: a systematic review. Retos, 62, 958–965. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v62.110771

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