Research
Energy balance
The SMM/ECW ratio decreased only in the creatine group.
Creatine supplementation may alter the balance of muscle mass to extracellular water in resistance-trained individuals.
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The SMM/ECW ratio decreased only in the Cr group (p < .05).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Creatine Supplementation Does Not Influence the Ratio Between Intracellular Water and Skeletal Muscle Mass in Resistance-Trained Men
Alex S. Ribeiro et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · 2020
rct · n=27Cited 21×
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