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Sep 29, 2026

Creatine shown to build muscle without exercise in new study

A 12-week study found that creatine supplementation helped middle-aged adults gain muscle and strength even without a structured workout program. When combined with exercise and a calorie-reduced diet, the supplement produced even greater strength gains while helping participants add lean tissue and lose fat.

Sep 29, 2026·2 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Creatine helps skeletal muscles regenerate adenosine triphosphate for energy, supporting quick-burst power during short-duration, explosive exercise like weight lifting, jumping, and sprinting.
  • ▪Tracy Zaslow considers long-term creatine use safe for healthy adults, but advises against it for people under 18, pregnant or nursing women, individuals with kidney or liver disease, those taking stimulants, or people with bipolar disorder.
  • ▪Creatine draws water into muscle cells to maintain volume and support contractions, aiding exercise performance and post-workout muscle recovery.

Subtopics

Nutrition fundamentals1Strength training1Supplementation1Weight management1

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