Creatine supplementation combined with resistance training in older men

Abstract

Creatine supplementation, when combined with resistance training, increases lean tissue mass and improves leg strength, endurance, and average power in men of mean age 70 yr.

The effects of creatine supplementation on thermoregulation and physical (cognitive) performance: a review and future prospects

“…As with Becque et al (2000) and Bemben et al (2001), significant increases were reported in body mass and lean tissue mass in Cr supplemented subjects compared to placebo (Chrusch et al 2001 Harris et al (1992) and subjects performed a set of 5 maximal 30 seconds isometric bench press repetitions. Peak force per repetition and overall force per repetition was greater in the Cr group with respect to placebo.…”

“…Cr has also been shown to improve lower body strength in older men but had no effect on upper body strength (Chrusch et al 2001). As with Becque et al (2000) and Bemben et al (2001), significant increases were reported in body mass and lean tissue mass in Cr supplemented subjects compared to placebo (Chrusch et al 2001 Harris et al (1992) and subjects performed a set of 5 maximal 30 seconds isometric bench press repetitions.…”

“…Increase in 1 repetition maximum following acute supplementation Increase in lean body mass, lean tissue mass and improved lower body strength in older men Increase in peak athletic performance following 5 days of low or high dose supplementation Increase in peak force per repetition and overall force production during isometric bench press performance Increase in isokinetic force and torque Maintenance of isokinetic muscle performance following 3.0-4.3% reduction in body mass compared to placebo in resistance trained subjects Aerobic performance and thermoregulation Rossouw et al 2000Chrusch et al 2001Harris et al 1992Bemben et al 2001;Wilder et al 2001;Wilder et al 2002Kilduff et al 2002Kilduff et al 2003Oopik et al 1998 Slowing of on-transient oxygen (…”

Optimal management of sarcopenia

“…Some studies have found no added benefit of creatine supplementation to resistance exercise training and other studies have found a small increase in lean tissue mass with no residual benefit once resistance training was stopped. [125][126][127] Creatine is a natural ingredient of food and the main source is from meat products with an average daily intake of 1 g/day. However, creatine supplementation may increase the risk of interstitial nephritis highlighting the need for particular caution about its use in older people.…”

Approach to the Frail Elderly

“…Uzun süreli çal›flmalarda (31), sa¤l›kl› yafll› kiflilerde kas fonksiyonlar›nda düzelmeye neden oldu¤u gösterilmifl ve k›r›lgan kifliler için potansiyel yararl› olabilece¤i düflünülmüfltür. Dozlar aç›s›ndan farkl›l›klar (0,3 mg/kg, 5 gr/gün, 20 gr/gün) görülmek-tedir (32). Ancak literatürdeki tüm çal›flmalar yararl› oldu¤unu desteklememektedir (33).…”