Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 2016 study identifies the benefits of creatine supplementation, in combination with resistance training, as an effective strategy to increase lean muscle mass in our ever increasing elderly sarcopenic population. Some data...
Creatine helps Maintain Hip Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Postmenopausal women who supplemented with creatine and did resistance training for 12 months saw a significant increase in hip bone density and bone periosteum compared to those who did only resistance training. Osteoporosis and...
Creatine Found to Help Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small rat study, subjects on a high fat diet had 49% lower liver fat levels, 19% lower blood sugar levels, and 18% lower insulin levels than those not receiving creatine. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), also known as...
Creatine Found to Help with Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a reduction in blood sugar of 35% in a group taking creatine. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, nontraumatic lower- limb amputations, new cases of blindness among adults in the United States, and a...
Creatine Found to Help with Fatigue
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small study of young healthy men and women it was found that fatigue was reduced by 7-11% in multiple maximum knee extensions. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound synthesized from the amino acids arginine, glycine, and...
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