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Meta-Analysis
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Lanhers C et al. · 2015Sports MedicineSystematic review and meta-analysis of 53 studies (563 subjects). Creatine supplementation significantly improved upper body strength (+5.3%) and lower body strength. Effects were more pronounced in untrained individuals but still significant in trained athletes.
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of 53 studies (563 subjects). Creatine supplementation significantly improved upper body strength (+5.3%) and lower body strength. Effects were more pronounced in untrained individuals but still significant in trained athletes.
Design Meta-Analysis (1.0) × quality 0.95 = impact 0.95
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Rawson ES & Volek JS · 2003Journal of Strength and Conditioning ResearchMeta-analysis of 22 studies found that creatine supplementation increased maximal strength by an average of 8% and repetition performance by 14% compared to placebo.
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Meta-analysis of 22 studies found that creatine supplementation increased maximal strength by an average of 8% and repetition performance by 14% compared to placebo.
Design Meta-Analysis (1.0) × quality 0.95 = impact 0.95
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Branch JD · 2003International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise MetabolismMeta-analysis examining the effects of creatine supplementation on body composition and performance. Found significant improvements in lean body mass and strength measures across multiple studies.
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Meta-analysis examining the effects of creatine supplementation on body composition and performance. Found significant improvements in lean body mass and strength measures across multiple studies.
Design Meta-Analysis (1.0) × quality 0.90 = impact 0.90
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Lanhers C et al. · 2015Sports MedicineSystematic review and meta-analysis of 53 studies (563 subjects). Creatine supplementation significantly improved upper body strength (+5.3%) and lower body strength. Effects were more pronounced in untrained individuals but still significant in trained athletes.
0.95
Systematic review and meta-analysis of 53 studies (563 subjects). Creatine supplementation significantly improved upper body strength (+5.3%) and lower body strength. Effects were more pronounced in untrained individuals but still significant in trained athletes.
Design Meta-Analysis (1.0) × quality 0.95 = impact 0.95
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Rawson ES & Volek JS · 2003Journal of Strength and Conditioning ResearchMeta-analysis of 22 studies found that creatine supplementation increased maximal strength by an average of 8% and repetition performance by 14% compared to placebo.
0.95
Meta-analysis of 22 studies found that creatine supplementation increased maximal strength by an average of 8% and repetition performance by 14% compared to placebo.
Design Meta-Analysis (1.0) × quality 0.95 = impact 0.95
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Branch JD · 2003International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise MetabolismMeta-analysis examining the effects of creatine supplementation on body composition and performance. Found significant improvements in lean body mass and strength measures across multiple studies.
0.90
Meta-analysis examining the effects of creatine supplementation on body composition and performance. Found significant improvements in lean body mass and strength measures across multiple studies.
Design Meta-Analysis (1.0) × quality 0.90 = impact 0.90
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PRO Meta-Analysis 0.95 Lanhers C, Pereira B et al. (2015)
Systematic review and meta-analysis of 53 studies (563 subjects). Creatine supplementation significantly improved upper body strength (+5.3%) and lower body strength. Effects were more pronounced in untrained individuals but still significant in trained athletes.
Sports Medicine
PRO Meta-Analysis 0.95 Rawson ES, Volek JS (2003)
Meta-analysis of 22 studies found that creatine supplementation increased maximal strength by an average of 8% and repetition performance by 14% compared to placebo.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
PRO Meta-Analysis 0.90 Branch JD (2003)
Meta-analysis examining the effects of creatine supplementation on body composition and performance. Found significant improvements in lean body mass and strength measures across multiple studies.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism