Research
Cellular
Creatine and carbohydrate loading increased muscle creatine and glycogen levels compared to placebo.
Combining creatine with carbohydrates may optimize muscle energy stores for endurance athletes.
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CR + LOAD facilitated greater [total CR] (P < 0.05 vs baseline) and muscle [glycogen] (P < 0.01 vs baseline and MOD) compared with PLA + LOAD.
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Effects of Creatine and Carbohydrate Loading on Cycling Time Trial Performance
Kristyen Tomcik et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2017
rct · n=18Cited 29×
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