The Effect of Creatine on Muscle Mass Gain: A Literature Review

The Effect of Creatine on Muscle Mass Gain: A Literature Review

Introduction and Purpose: Creatine, a popular ergogenic aid, enhances athletic performance by influencing muscle energy reserves, protein synthesis, and growth factors. This research aims to investigate the impact of creatine on hypertrophy, comparing different types, dosages, and training methods...

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Main Authors:	Artur Drzewiecki, Antonina Drzewiecka, Wiktor Korczak, Maria Madejska, Aleksandra Rudzka, Monika Gaszyńska, Wojciech Falkowski, Weronika Woźniak, Jakub Magielski, Anna Krysińska
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2025-04-01
Series:	Quality in Sport
Subjects:	creatine muscle hypertrophy resistance training creatine monohydrate creatine malate creatine supplementation protocols
Online Access:	https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/59396
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