Creatine and Resistance Training Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Creatine and Resistance Training, generated from 3 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

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Creatine and Resistance TrainingLeg-press 1RM (k = 3; n = 111) improved with creatine: MD + 7.5 kg (95% CI + 2.2 to + 12.8; I² = 0%).1Naddafha S (2026)Creatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Creatine and Resistance TrainingRisk of bias was mostly "some concerns;" one large, preregistered, double-blind RCT was at low risk.1Naddafha S (2026)Creatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Creatine and Resistance TrainingConclusions In postmenopausal women, creatine, particularly ≥ 5 g·day⁻¹ with RT, yields small but meaningful gains in lean mass and strength without evidence of harm.1Naddafha S (2026)Creatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Creatine and Resistance TrainingBackground Menopause is accompanied by accelerated losses in muscle mass and strength and declining bone density.1Naddafha S (2026)Creatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Creatine and Resistance TrainingCreatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass1Gu J (2026)Creatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass
Creatine and Resistance Training[] identified improvements in muscular strength, repeated sprint performance, power output, and fatigue resistance due to increased PCr availability, providing strong scientific support for creatine supplementation in athletic populations.3Kerksick Chad (2026)The emerging and evolving evidence supporting creatine as an ergogenic aid: history and applications
Creatine and Resistance TrainingThere is also some evidence to suggest that short-term CrM supplementation (i.e.3Kerksick Chad (2026)The emerging and evolving evidence supporting creatine as an ergogenic aid: history and applications
Creatine and Resistance Training[] demonstrated improved repeated cycling performance following five days of CrM (4 × 5 g/day), suggesting a higher sustained power output during repeated cycling sessions.3Kerksick Chad (2026)The emerging and evolving evidence supporting creatine as an ergogenic aid: history and applications
Creatine and Resistance TrainingN N 1 2 3 1 Figure 1 2 4 5 2 2 1 6 1,6–11 Creatine (-(aminoiminomethyl)--methyl glycine) is a naturally occurring compound synthesised in the body from glycine, arginine, and methionine and can also be obtained from animal-based proteins or commercially available dietary supplements.3Kerksick Chad (2026)The emerging and evolving evidence supporting creatine as an ergogenic aid: history and applications

Source documents

  1. Creatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
  2. Creatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass
  3. The emerging and evolving evidence supporting creatine as an ergogenic aid: history and applications