evidence table

Creatine and Resistance Training Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Creatine and Resistance Training, generated from 4 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

topicclaimevidence levelcitationsource
Creatine and Resistance TrainingThese 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.1Gu Jinfa (2026)Correction: 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 TrainingTheandsections 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.1Gu Jinfa (2026)Correction: 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 TrainingWingate 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.1Gu Jinfa (2026)Correction: 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 TrainingIn 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.1Gu Jinfa (2026)Correction: 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 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 TrainingThe 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 ().1Gimenez Fabiana V. M. (2026)Does creatine affect lipid profile? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
Creatine and Resistance TrainingDespite 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 ().1Gimenez Fabiana V. M. (2026)Does creatine affect lipid profile? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
Creatine and Resistance Training8 9 34 10 However, human evidence regarding creatine’s effects on blood lipid profiles remains limited and inconsistent.1Gimenez Fabiana V. M. (2026)Does creatine affect lipid profile? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
Creatine and Resistance Training1 2 Dietary and sports supplements have become increasingly popular not only among high-performance athletes but also in the general population.1Gimenez Fabiana V. M. (2026)Does creatine affect lipid profile? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
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
claimLeg-press 1RM (k = 3; n = 111) improved with creatine: MD + 7.5 kg (95% CI + 2.2 to + 12.8; I² = 0%).
evidence level1
citationNaddafha S (2026)
sourceCreatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimRisk of bias was mostly "some concerns;" one large, preregistered, double-blind RCT was at low risk.
evidence level1
citationNaddafha S (2026)
sourceCreatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimConclusions 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.
evidence level1
citationNaddafha S (2026)
sourceCreatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCreatine and Resistance Training
claimBackground Menopause is accompanied by accelerated losses in muscle mass and strength and declining bone density.
evidence level1
citationNaddafha S (2026)
sourceCreatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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

Learn next

Related evidence and supplement guides

SupplementCreatine MonohydrateThe most evidence-backed supplement for strength, power, and muscle gain — safe, cheap, and effe...GuideCreatine and Resistance Training: What the Evidence SaysCreatine and Resistance Training has 6 source documents in the current Migaku evidence database....GuideCreatine and Resistance Training: Evidence-Based GuideCreatine supplementation enhances maximal strength and exercise performance in young men engaged...GuideProbiotics Irritable Bowel Syndrome Meta Analysis: What the Evidence SaysProbiotics Irritable Bowel Syndrome Meta Analysis has 2 source documents in the current Migaku e...GuideCreatine Sleep Deprivation Randomized Trial: What the Evidence SaysCreatine Sleep Deprivation Randomized Trial has 2 source documents in the current Migaku evidenc...RankingBest Nootropics for Focus & Attention: 2026 Clinical Evidence ReviewWe separate the clinical evidence from the marketing hype, ranking the most effective brain supp...RankingBest Supplements for Anxiety: Evidence-Based Rankings 2026Anxiety supplements with genuine clinical evidence include ashwagandha (strongest for chronic an...RankingBest Collagen for Hair, Skin & Nails: 2026 Evidence-Based RankingsWe analyzed the amino acid concentrations and molecular weights of top collagen brands to identi...

Source documents

  1. Correction: Creatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass
  2. Creatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
  3. Does creatine affect lipid profile? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
  4. Creatine supplementation in young men under resistance versus non-resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of strength, performance, and lean mass