Nutrients June 2021 PMID 34199420

Meta-Analysis Examining the Importance of Creatine Ingestion Strategies on Lean Tissue Mass and Strength in Older Adults.

Scott C Forbes, Darren G Candow, Sergej M Ostojic, Michael D Roberts, Philip D Chilibeck

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Most posts strongly support the article's conclusions, emphasizing creatine's role in maintaining muscle strength in older adults. For example, some posts mention meta-analyses and specific dosing strategies, showing a keen interest and technical engagement, while others highlight its importance for healthy aging, implying moderate but meaningful impact on health practices.

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Many discussions endorse the benefits of creatine for older adults' muscle health, aligning with the article's positive findings.

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The discussions suggest the research could influence health strategies for aging populations, though not universally highlighted as transformative.

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Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, FISSN
@darrencandow · X

‘Creatine-loading’ phase may be an important variable to consider for improving measures of muscle strength in older adults #creatine #strength @DrCreatine @DrMikeRoberts https://t.co/gwkz6WhA4k

Jun 16, 2023 · 57 likes · 15 shares · 6,726 followers View post →
Ben Greenfield
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3–9.5 grams of creatine monohydrate per day for 7–52 weeks alongside resistance training is BOMB, especially for seniors looking for muscle gain/maintenance

Sep 12, 2021 · 54 likes · 10 shares · 94,936 followers View post →
Creatine For Health
@Creatine4Health · X

#CreatineForHealth Increasing whole-body lean tissue mass and strength is fundamental for mitigating sarcopenia and associated conditions of osteoporosis and physical frailty. Forbes et al. (2021) ⬇⬇⬇ https://t.co/nAEmCFGTfn #Creatine #supplements #hypertrophy #sarcopenia https://t.co/Iz8oOdgF4S

Mar 25, 2022 · 20 likes · 7 shares · 1,289 followers View post →
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Nutrients MDPI
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Read these papers! https://t.co/OkCHQdjcbp https://t.co/3BvESzmGLr https://t.co/RobGRxaGDi https://t.co/gwigzOn9yy https://t.co/AHBtsHhAMk https://t.co/LAm9VyVhq5 https://t.co/jf5NJn07VF https://t.co/QoX6MQ9a7C https://t.co/KQ9D5I7uzG https://t.co/s3BrajICjZ https://t.co/bIgMLufcvU

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Liam Oliver
@LiamOliverNutri · X

Meta-Analysis Examining the Importance of Creatine Ingestion Strategies on Lean Tissue Mass and Strength in Older Adults Recent work from @ScottForbes14 @darrencandow et al.

Jun 7, 2021 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 2,174 followers View post →

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NutriZen
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Un meta-análisis publicado en The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging (2017) confirma estos beneficios en adultos mayores. https://t.co/Vc3Fg5Sf7X La creatina no es solo un suplemento deportivo, es clave para una vida activa y saludable a cualquier edad.

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@seagodt379 https://t.co/pPqsYtrVrr Discussion bölümünü oku lower body strenght fark ediyo

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David
@primarycarepac.bsky.social · Bluesky

Recommended reading: Forbes SC, Candow DG, Ostojic SM, Roberts MD, Chilibeck PD. Meta-analysis examining the importance of creatine ingestion strategies on lean tissue mass and strength in older adults. Nutrients. 2021;13(6):1912. doi:10.3390/nu13061912.

Mar 13, 2025 · 1 share View post →
David_Propst_PA-C
@PrimaryCarePAC · X

Recommended reading: Forbes SC, Candow DG, Ostojic SM, Roberts MD, Chilibeck PD. Meta-analysis examining the importance of creatine ingestion strategies on lean tissue mass and strength in older adults. Nutrients. 2021;13(6):1912. doi:10.3390/nu13061912.

Mar 13, 2025 · 1 like · 3,334 followers View post →
@Ap_Coach Amedio
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RT @PrimaryCarePAC: @LowiszCaroline @mackinprof Not mentioned in the study was creatine so I didn’t include it. However, I would add it to…

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David_Propst_PA-C
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@LowiszCaroline @mackinprof Not mentioned in the study was creatine so I didn’t include it. However, I would add it to my recommendations. Here’s a study to read if interested: https://t.co/DEdjek3AbB

Jan 19, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,334 followers View post →
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Creatine For Health
@Creatine4Health · X

#CreatineForHealth Increasing whole-body lean tissue mass and strength is fundamental for mitigating sarcopenia and associated conditions of osteoporosis and physical frailty. Forbes et al. (2021) ⬇⬇⬇ https://t.co/nAEmCFGTfn #Creatine #supplements #hypertrophy #sarcopenia https://t.co/Iz8oOdgF4S

Mar 25, 2022 · 20 likes · 7 shares · 1,289 followers View post →
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@junko_NIPPON @gyouzadoctor @eajoymd @OdaQ_DM @DM_pom_MD_PhD @rekijoymary @nkcell_dm_endo @dm_goodchance @16lantus 僕も飲んでますが、筋トレ業界ではかなりの知見が集まってきているクレアチン。 最近は高齢者へのメタ(https://t.co/y0I039GyUw)なんかもでてて、かなり安全に勧められるサプリになってきたと思います。 ガイドラインにはまだまだ先だと思いますけどね。

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Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, FISSN
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@gregorymsocial @HallionWild You mean you only take creatine for the muscle benefits? If so, you may want to check out our new meta on dosing strategies (this was in older adults) but could have some relevance https://t.co/gFdwBVlotn

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Meta-Analysis Examining the Importance of Creatine Ingestion Strategies on Lean Tissue Mass and Strength in Older Adults Recent work from @ScottForbes14 @darrencandow et al.

Jun 7, 2021 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 2,174 followers View post →