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Creatine Supplementation in Young Healthy Adults

Improve Muscle Performance in Young Adults

The purpose is to compare the effects of bolus ingestion (5 grams) vs. intermittent ingestion (2 x 2.5 grams) of creatine supplementation vs. placebo for 21 days on measures of body composition (lean tissue mass-indicator of muscle mass, total body water) and muscle performance (i.e., power, strength, endurance).

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 to 39

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* if you are 18-39 years of age
* if you have not been performing resistance training for at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* if you are pregnant or nursing
* have taken creatine monohydrate within 30 days prior to the start of the study
* if you have pre-existing allergies to the placebo (corn-starch maltodextrin)

Study Location

University of Regina
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Darren Candow

[email protected]
306-585-4096
Study Sponsored By
University of Regina
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06604793