Tier 2 — strong
Muscle creatine loading in men
J Appl Physiol
1996
81(1):232-237
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- PMID 8828669
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Study snapshot
| Design | Controlled human supplementation study |
|---|---|
| Model | Human |
| Sample | 31 men across dosing protocols |
| Intervention | Creatine monohydrate loading and lower-dose protocols |
| Duration | Up to 28 days |
| Endpoints | Muscle total creatine; Phosphocreatine; Creatine retention |
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