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March 26, 2026Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition3 citationsOpen Access

The emerging and evolving evidence supporting creatine as an ergogenic aid: history and applications

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CKChad KerksickDGDrew E. GonzalezJSJeffrey R. Stout

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  • The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of creatine as a performance-enhancing supplement and identify future research needs.
  • Review of existing literature on creatine supplementation and its effects on performance and recovery.
  • Discussion of individualized dosing strategies and long-term outcomes in different populations.
  • Exploration of potential therapeutic applications of creatine in health and disease.
  • Evidence supports creatine's role in enhancing performance, particularly in high-intensity activities.
  • Creatine supplementation is linked to improved recovery times across various populations.
  • Future studies are encouraged to focus on personalized dosing and explore creatine's broader health benefits.

Abstract

Overall, the evidence suggests that creatine is a versatile supplement with strong evidence to enhance performance and recovery across diverse populations. Future research should prioritize individualized dosing strategies, long-term outcomes in underrepresented groups, and exploration of novel therapeutic applications in health and disease.

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Kerksick et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cc02fdc3bde44891766ahttps://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2026.2646627
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