Sam's News — diet-exercise — 2026-10-03

Diet & Exercise

6 Creatine Supplementation Increases Muscle and Strength in Middle-Aged Adults Even Without Exercise

A 12-week study at Texas A&M University found that creatine supplementation helped adults ages 45–65 gain lean tissue and strength without structured exercise, and produced even larger gains when combined with exercise and a calorie-reduced diet. The finding suggests creatine may be a practical tool for preserving muscle during aging.

• Study involved 64 healthy adults ages 45–65 over 12 weeks
• Non-exercise group taking creatine gained ~2.4 pounds of lean tissue and increased leg and bench press strength
• Exercise group combined with creatine gained nearly 3 pounds of lean tissue while losing fat mass, compared to minimal lean tissue change in placebo group
• Creatine did not improve aerobic capacity beyond exercise alone

Sources: ScienceDaily AI Web Searched