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Effects of combined versus single supplementation of creatine and beta-alanine on aerobic and anerobic performance: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
J Int Soc Sports Nutr
2026
23(1):2695133
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- PMID 42384726
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- No clear conventional funding statement was located; the accessible publisher record states no commercial or financial affiliation interpreted as a conflict of interest.
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- The authors reported no commercial or financial affiliations that could be interpreted as a potential conflict of interest.
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| Design | Systematic review and network meta-analysis |
|---|---|
| Model | Human |
| Sample | 52 randomized controlled trials |
| Intervention | Creatine, beta-alanine or combined creatine plus beta-alanine for at least 2 weeks |
| Duration | Varied by included trial; minimum 2 weeks |
| Endpoints | Sprint; Jump; Repeated-sprint ability; Agility; Upper-body muscular endurance; Lower-body muscular endurance |
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