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Study Questions Creatine's Muscle Growth Benefits in Training

3/20/2025

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A recent study from the University of New South Wales reveals that taking five grams of creatine daily doesn't boost muscle growth during a 12-week resistance training program. Participants, whether using creatine or not, gained an average of two kilograms of lean body mass, prompting a reevaluation of creatine's touted benefits and calling for further investigation.

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A recent study from the University of New South Wales reveals that taking five grams of creatine daily doesn't boost muscle growth during a 12-week resistance training program. Participants, whether using creatine or not, gained an average of two kilograms of lean body mass, prompting a reevaluation of creatine's touted benefits and calling for further investigation.