Peer-reviewed study
Creatine works best as training support
Impact of creatine supplementation and exercise training in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Source details
PubMed-linked study details.
- Authors
- Sharifian et al.
- Journal
- European Review of Aging and Physical Activity. 2025.
- Identifiers
- PMID 41062952 · DOI 10.1186/s11556-025-00384-9
Claim guardrail
What this page should prevent.
Do not imply creatine replaces lifting or nutrition. Screen supplement questions for clinician input when health history warrants it.
Geebs coaching takeaway
The study only matters if it changes a behavior.
Creatine belongs next to a progressive training plan. The supplement is not the stimulus; the workouts still are.
Content angles
Safe ways to translate it.
Creatine does not train for you
Supplement the plan, not the restart cycle
Older adults still need progressive work
Exact answer pages
Questions that cite this source.
Creatine aging answer
Does creatine help aging adults?
Creatine may help support training-related outcomes in older adults, but it works best as support for a strength plan, not as a replacement for one. The boring stack still wins: lift, eat enough protein, sleep, and stay consistent.
Creatine cognition answer
Does creatine help brain aging?
Creatine has aging and cognition research worth paying attention to, but it should not be sold as a brain-aging cure. For regular people, it is a possible support tool layered onto training, sleep, nutrition, and medical context.
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