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First published in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, v22 (2025), published by Taylor and Francis Group. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2025.2534130

Document Type

Article

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Published Version

Keywords

bone, cognition, memory, Muscle, strength

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

Volume

22

Issue

sup1

First Page

1

Last Page

32

Abstract

Background: The biological process of aging is typically associated with a decrease in muscle quantity, muscle performance (primarily strength), bone mass and architecture, functionality and neurological/cognitive function. From a healthy aging perspective, interventions that have the potential to overcome or attenuate these decrements are clinically relevant.

Methods: We conducted a narrative review on the efficacy of creatine monohydrate supplementation (CrM) in older adults. Results: Accumulating research shows that CrM, primarily when combined with exercise training, is safe and has beneficial effects on measures of whole-body lean body mass, regional muscle size, muscle strength, bone area and thickness, functional ability, glucose kinetics, cognition and memory.

Conclusion: CrM has multiple benefits in older adults and may have application for treating age-related sarcopenia, osteoporosis, frailty, and those with metabolic and neuromuscular disorders.

Department

Department of Kinesiology and Athletic Training

Original Publication Date

7-17-2025

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1 PDF File

DOI of published version

10.1080/15502783.2025.2534130

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UNI ScholarWorks, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa

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©2025 The Author(s)

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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en

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