The current body of scientific evidence looking at the effects of creatine on bone health is limited and inconclusive. According to a 2018 meta-analysis, supplementation with creatine alongside resistance training in older adults was no more effective than resistance training alone for improving whole body bone mineral density (BMD) or BMD measured at the lumbar spine, hip, or femoral neck.[1] That said, a 2023 randomized controlled trial conducted in 237 postmenopausal women found that supplementation with creatine for 2 years alongside resistance training preserved the compressive and bending strength of parts of the femur.[2]
References
- ^Scott C Forbes, Philip D Chilibeck, Darren G CandowCreatine Supplementation During Resistance Training Does Not Lead to Greater Bone Mineral Density in Older Humans: A Brief Meta-AnalysisFront Nutr.(2018 Apr 24)
- ^Chilibeck PD, Candow DG, Gordon JJ, Duff WRD, Mason R, Shaw K, Taylor-Gjevre R, Nair B, Zello GAA 2-Year Randomized Controlled Trial on Creatine Supplementation during Exercise for Postmenopausal Bone Health.Med Sci Sports Exerc.(2023-May-05)