topicCreatine Hydration Exercise Randomized Trial
claimThis scoping review aimed to map the current evidence regarding the effects of creatine supplementation on performance, recovery-related outcomes, and body composition in endurance and mixed-sport contexts.
evidence level3
citationWesołowski I (2026)
sourceCreatine Supplementation in Endurance and Mixed-Sport Contexts: A Scoping Review of Performance, Recovery, and Body Composition.
topicCreatine Hydration Exercise Randomized Trial
claimResults : Creatine supplementation was most often associated with reported favorable changes in repeated-sprint performance and high-intensity power output, particularly during intermittent, sprint-based, or power-endurance tasks.
evidence level3
citationWesołowski I (2026)
sourceCreatine Supplementation in Endurance and Mixed-Sport Contexts: A Scoping Review of Performance, Recovery, and Body Composition.
topicCreatine Hydration Exercise Randomized Trial
claimSmall increases in total body mass were commonly observed, while evidence regarding fat-free mass and aerobic outcomes remained limited or inconsistent.
evidence level3
citationWesołowski I (2026)
sourceCreatine Supplementation in Endurance and Mixed-Sport Contexts: A Scoping Review of Performance, Recovery, and Body Composition.
topicCreatine Hydration Exercise Randomized Trial
claimBackground/Objectives : Although creatine monohydrate is widely recognized as an effective ergogenic aid in strength and power sports, its role in endurance and mixed-sport disciplines remains less clearly established.
evidence level3
citationWesołowski I (2026)
sourceCreatine Supplementation in Endurance and Mixed-Sport Contexts: A Scoping Review of Performance, Recovery, and Body Composition.
topicCreatine Hydration Exercise Randomized Trial
claimFor example, statistics from the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League season revealed that when the match temperature was ≥21 °C, both total distance covered and high-speed running distance were markedly lower than in matches played at 6–10 °C, with sprint frequency also reduced [].
evidence level4
citationDai Xincheng (2026)
sourceNutritional Strategies to Support Performance Maintenance and Recovery in Football Under Hot Environmental Conditions: A Narrative Review
topicCreatine Hydration Exercise Randomized Trial
claimIn hot environments, increased skin blood flow and heavy sweating facilitate heat dissipation; however, if fluid and electrolyte replacement is insufficient, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance occur, leading to reductions in plasma volume, decreased cardiac output, and elevated heart rate, thereby increasing cardiovascular strain [].
evidence level4
citationDai Xincheng (2026)
sourceNutritional Strategies to Support Performance Maintenance and Recovery in Football Under Hot Environmental Conditions: A Narrative Review
topicCreatine Hydration Exercise Randomized Trial
claimSubjective fatigue and thermal discomfort are also greatly increased in hot environments: during constant-intensity exercise at 35 °C, ratings of perceived exertion (RPEs) were 2–3 points higher than at 20 °C and remained consistently elevated throughout exercise [].
evidence level4
citationDai Xincheng (2026)
sourceNutritional Strategies to Support Performance Maintenance and Recovery in Football Under Hot Environmental Conditions: A Narrative Review
topicCreatine Hydration Exercise Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 With the progression of global climate warming, football matches held in hot climates have become increasingly frequent, and the performance and health of players in high-temperature environments have attracted widespread attention [,].
evidence level4
citationDai Xincheng (2026)
sourceNutritional Strategies to Support Performance Maintenance and Recovery in Football Under Hot Environmental Conditions: A Narrative Review