Is creatine safe and effective for older adults? What the latest research says

By Cynthia McCormick Hibbert, Northeastern University

Long associated with youthful weightlifters and athletes, creatine supplements are increasingly being used by older adults to maintain muscle and even improve cognition.

Performance experts and professors at Northeastern University say the latest research shows creatine can help older people stay stronger longer. But it’s not a miracle elixir—people have to put in the work and keep active to see benefits.

Why it should be combined with exercise

“Creatine is used by the muscles to restore and provide energy,” says Carla Bouwmeester, a clinical professor of pharmacy and health systems sciences at Northeastern.

“This supplement can help muscles recover after they’ve been used. So combining this with exercise is where you would see a benefit,” she says.

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