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Study Questions Effectiveness of Standard Creatine Doses

3/27/2025

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A recent study from the University of New South Wales revealed that male athletes supplementing with five grams of creatine daily experienced no notable muscle gains over 12 weeks compared to those who didn’t use it. This raises questions about the effectiveness of standard doses, hinting that larger amounts may be necessary to truly boost lean body mass during resistance training.

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A recent study from the University of New South Wales revealed that male athletes supplementing with five grams of creatine daily experienced no notable muscle gains over 12 weeks compared to those who didn’t use it. This raises questions about the effectiveness of standard doses, hinting that larger amounts may be necessary to truly boost lean body mass during resistance training.