topicCreatine Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimIn the delayed phase, most effects diminished, with no significant benefit for CMJ or CK; however, CWI remained associated with lower DOMS at 48 h.
evidence level1
citationHou C (2026)
sourceAcute and Delayed Effects of Post-Exercise Recovery Strategies on Explosive Performance and Markers of Muscle Damage: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
topicCreatine Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimBackground: Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) after strenuous exercise can impair neuromuscular function and increase muscle soreness.
evidence level1
citationHou C (2026)
sourceAcute and Delayed Effects of Post-Exercise Recovery Strategies on Explosive Performance and Markers of Muscle Damage: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
topicCreatine Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimAlthough cold-water immersion (CWI), massage, and active recovery are widely used, their comparative effects across recovery time windows remain unclear.
evidence level1
citationHou C (2026)
sourceAcute and Delayed Effects of Post-Exercise Recovery Strategies on Explosive Performance and Markers of Muscle Damage: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
topicCreatine Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimNetwork meta-analysis employing a frequentist random-effects model synthesized direct and indirect evidence, with treatment rankings determined using Surface Under the Cumulative Ranking curve probabilities.
evidence level1
citationWang Z (2026)
sourceComparative Effects of Dietary Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Recovery in Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
topicCreatine Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimNetwork consistency assessment revealed no significant disagreement between direct and indirect evidence across all outcomes.
evidence level1
citationWang Z (2026)
sourceComparative Effects of Dietary Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Recovery in Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
topicCreatine Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimThis systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to compare the effects of dietary protein, creatine, and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on muscle strength, endurance performance, and recovery outcomes in trained athletes.
evidence level1
citationWang Z (2026)
sourceComparative Effects of Dietary Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Recovery in Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
topicCreatine Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimA comprehensive literature search across MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus identified randomized controlled trials evaluating these supplements in individuals engaged in structured training for a minimum of six months.
evidence level1
citationWang Z (2026)
sourceComparative Effects of Dietary Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Recovery in Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.