Texas A University Researchers Find Creatine Builds Muscle Without Exercise in Middle-Aged Adults
New findings from Texas A&M University indicate that creatine may help build muscle and increase strength in middle-aged adults, even without a structured exercise program. A 12-week study, published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, involved adults aged 45 to 65. Participants who took 10 grams of creatine monohydrate daily gained approximately 2.4 pounds of lean tissue and saw increased leg press and bench press strength, even if they did not follow an exercise regimen. Those who combined creatine with regular resistance and aerobic training experienced even greater improvements in strength. The study also found that creatine, when combined with exercise and a calorie-deficit diet, led to greater lean tissue gains and a larger decrease in body fat percentage compared to exercise and diet alone. Dr. Richard Kreider, professor and director of the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M, led the study, building on over three decades of research into creatine's effects.
