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Creatine: No Muscle Gains in Latest Clinical Trial

3/24/2025

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Creatine supplementation may not be the muscle-building miracle many hoped for, as researchers at the University of New South Wales discovered. In a clinical trial, participants using creatine saw no significant advantage in lean body mass compared to those on a placebo. The findings hint that greater doses or extended use might be necessary, urging further investigation into its true potential.

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Creatine supplementation may not be the muscle-building miracle many hoped for, as researchers at the University of New South Wales discovered. In a clinical trial, participants using creatine saw no significant advantage in lean body mass compared to those on a placebo. The findings hint that greater doses or extended use might be necessary, urging further investigation into its true potential.