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Efficacy of Alternative Forms of Creatine Supplementation on Improving Performance and Body Composition in Healthy Subjects: A Systematic Review
J Strength Cond Res
2022
36(9):2663-2670
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- PMID 36000773
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Study snapshot
| Design | Systematic review |
|---|---|
| Model | Human |
| Sample | Alternative-creatine-form studies in healthy participants |
| Intervention | Alternative creatine forms compared with creatine monohydrate or control |
| Duration | Varied by included study |
| Endpoints | Performance; Body composition; Creatine retention |
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