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Creatine may help build muscle even without exercise, researchers find

Source: Science Daily - Health & Medicine • Published: 30 Sept 2026, 03:12

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Science Daily - Health & Medicine.

Creatine research that examines muscle, strength and body-composition effects without exercise; a concise, reader-friendly preview of the study type and focus.

Creatine may help build muscle even without exercise, researchers find
Key Takeaways
  • Creatine supplementation produced measurable muscle and strength gains in middle-aged adults even without a structured exercise program.
  • Combining creatine with exercise and a calorie-reduced diet produced larger strength gains while increasing lean tissue and reducing fat.
  • The study was a 12-week trial reported in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition with named academic authors.
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