November 2022 PMID 35986981

Influence of age, sex, and type of exercise on the efficacy of creatine supplementation on lean body mass: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Felipe M Delpino, Lílian M Figueiredo, Scott C Forbes, Darren G Candow, Heitor O Santos

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94
Peak: 10 in Aug 2022
across 4 sources since Jul 2022

Extended reach

342,907
potential audience

Total likes

24,342

Video views

281,067

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Jul 2022 – Oct 2025

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What people are saying

The variety in tone and focus, from mentioning modest strength gains to sharing access links, reflects a moderate interest and engagement, with users referencing the study’s context but not deeply analyzing its methodology or implications. Phrases like 'dar somente de 1 a 3% de ganho' convey skepticism, whereas discussions about accessing the article hint at curiosity but limited impact on changing opinions.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts show mixed opinions, with some acknowledging the study's findings but also expressing skepticism or downplaying the effects of creatine.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions demonstrate a moderate level of curiosity, especially related to specific effects like strength gains, but lack deep analytical engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include personal comments, sharing of findings, and calls for access, indicating some active involvement, but generally stay at a surface level.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions suggest some awareness of creatine's role in muscle gain but do not indicate a significant influence on broader practices or beliefs.

Abstract in brief

  • Creatine supplementation generally increases lean body mass (LBM), especially when combined with resistance training, with an average gain of about 0.68 kg across studies.
  • The benefits of creatine are more pronounced in men, who show an increase of about 1.46 kg in LBM, compared to women, who show a non-significant increase of about 0.29 kg.
  • The study found that creatine helps increase LBM mainly during resistance training, regardless of age, but has little to no effect when combined with other types of exercise or without exercise.

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

Influence of age, sex and type of exercise on the efficacy of #creatine on lean body mass https://t.co/Dd4g2vvbmL

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Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

The Influence of Age, Sex, and Type of Exercise on the Efficacy of Creatine Supplementation on Lean Body Mass: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials https://t.co/z53MfGG3RC #exercise #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz #gains

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Nutr Reviews
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Influence of age, sex, and type of exercise on the efficacy of creatine supplementation on lean body mass: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials https://t.co/WaXttJqqUZ

Aug 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 226 followers View post →
john morley
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Guilérmi ☭
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@Thalesfranca16 Saiu um belo estudo sobre a creatina dar somente de 1 a 3% de ganho de força... Ou seja, se vc todo dia treina até a falha em todos os seus exercícios, pasmem, vc ganha mais ou menos 2 repetições em cada. - DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2022.111791

Aug 28, 2025 · 1 like · 149 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

RT @darrencandow: Influence of age, sex and type of exercise on the efficacy of #creatine on lean body mass https://t.co/Dd4g2vvbmL

Aug 17, 2022 · 6 shares · 19,070 followers View post →

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Guilérmi ☭
@OGui_Rocha · X

@Thalesfranca16 Saiu um belo estudo sobre a creatina dar somente de 1 a 3% de ganho de força... Ou seja, se vc todo dia treina até a falha em todos os seus exercícios, pasmem, vc ganha mais ou menos 2 repetições em cada. - DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2022.111791

Aug 28, 2025 · 1 like · 149 followers View post →
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john morley
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Nutr Reviews
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Influence of age, sex, and type of exercise on the efficacy of creatine supplementation on lean body mass: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials https://t.co/WaXttJqqUZ

Aug 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 226 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
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RT @darrencandow: Influence of age, sex and type of exercise on the efficacy of #creatine on lean body mass https://t.co/Dd4g2vvbmL

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David Scott
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RT @darrencandow: Influence of age, sex and type of exercise on the efficacy of #creatine on lean body mass https://t.co/Dd4g2vvbmL

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Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

RT @darrencandow: Influence of age, sex and type of exercise on the efficacy of #creatine on lean body mass https://t.co/Dd4g2vvbmL

Aug 17, 2022 · 6 shares · 19,070 followers View post →
SmartNutrition
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RT @darrencandow: Influence of age, sex and type of exercise on the efficacy of #creatine on lean body mass https://t.co/Dd4g2vvbmL

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

Influence of age, sex and type of exercise on the efficacy of #creatine on lean body mass https://t.co/Dd4g2vvbmL

Aug 17, 2022 · 14 likes · 6 shares · 6,728 followers View post →
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Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

The Influence of Age, Sex, and Type of Exercise on the Efficacy of Creatine Supplementation on Lean Body Mass: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials https://t.co/z53MfGG3RC #exercise #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz #gains

Jul 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 19,070 followers View post →