Primary Research · 2012

Creatine supplementation with specific view to exercise/sports performance: an update

Cooper R, Naclerio F, Allgrove J, Jimenez A · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2012

Key finding

Updates evidence on creatine loading (20g/day × 5–7 days then 3–5g/day maintenance) vs low-dose slow-load protocols, confirming comparable saturation by ~28 days.

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Creatine

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