topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimThese studies have been removed, and the affected PRISMA flow diagram, study-characteristics table, risk-of-bias summary, outcome analyses, subgroup analyses, GRADE table, figures, and supplementary files have been updated accordingly.
evidence level1
citationGu Jinfa (2026)
sourceCorrection: Creatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimTheandsections of the abstract have been corrected to read: This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled RCT evidence in healthy men aged 18–30 years old to quantify the effects of creatine supplementation in terms of body composition, maximal strength, and exercise performance.
evidence level1
citationGu Jinfa (2026)
sourceCorrection: Creatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimWingate peak and mean power both increased in both contexts (peak power +71.27 W; mean power +39.69 W), with no evidence that training context modified these results.
evidence level1
citationGu Jinfa (2026)
sourceCorrection: Creatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimIn the published article, two studies (Ostojic et al., 2004 and Percário et al., 2012) were inadvertently included despite having participants outside the prespecified eligible age range of 18–30 years.
evidence level1
citationGu Jinfa (2026)
sourceCorrection: Creatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimThe scientific community has responded with growing scrutiny of extraordinary health and weight-loss promises that lack robust evidence, reinforcing the need for critical appraisal and public clarification regarding risks and benefits ().
evidence level1
citationGimenez Fabiana V. M. (2026)
sourceDoes creatine affect lipid profile? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimDespite strong evidence supporting its ergogenic effects, misconceptions persist, including beliefs that creatine causes excessive water retention, kidney damage, baldness, muscle cramping, dehydration, steroid-like effects, or fat gain ().
evidence level1
citationGimenez Fabiana V. M. (2026)
sourceDoes creatine affect lipid profile? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claim8 9 34 10 However, human evidence regarding creatine’s effects on blood lipid profiles remains limited and inconsistent.
evidence level1
citationGimenez Fabiana V. M. (2026)
sourceDoes creatine affect lipid profile? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claim1 2 Dietary and sports supplements have become increasingly popular not only among high-performance athletes but also in the general population.
evidence level1
citationGimenez Fabiana V. M. (2026)
sourceDoes creatine affect lipid profile? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimCreatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass
evidence level1
citationGu J (2026)
sourceCreatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimThe importance of the timing of Cr administration is based on the assumption that exercise-induced physiological changes, such as increased hyperemia and altered transport dynamics, may optimize tissue absorption and storage [].
evidence level2
citationBen Maaoui Khouloud (2026)
sourceAcute Creatine Ingestion Before Resistance Training Enhances Strength Performance More than Ingestion During or After Training: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Trial
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimYet, evidence supporting specific timing strategies is restricted to a few chronic studies with conflicting findings [,,].
evidence level2
citationBen Maaoui Khouloud (2026)
sourceAcute Creatine Ingestion Before Resistance Training Enhances Strength Performance More than Ingestion During or After Training: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Trial
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claim[] found distinct differences between pre- and post-exercise ingestion regarding strength and hypertrophy over a 32-week intervention in older adults.
evidence level2
citationBen Maaoui Khouloud (2026)
sourceAcute Creatine Ingestion Before Resistance Training Enhances Strength Performance More than Ingestion During or After Training: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Trial