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Creatine monohydrate: the 700-study supplement
Beyond muscle: cognition, recovery, longevity, and why 5 g daily is the gold standard.
The most studied supplement in sports science
Creatine monohydrate has over 700 peer-reviewed studies on safety and efficacy. The position stand of the International Society of Sports Nutrition calls it 'the most effective ergogenic nutritional supplement available'.
Not just for athletes
Recent research shows benefits for cognitive performance under sleep deprivation, mood in major depressive disorder, and lean mass preservation in older adults — all at the standard 5 g/day dose.
Citations available on request. ZYVORA articles reference peer-reviewed clinical research published in journals including JAMA, The Lancet, Nutrients, and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Citations
References available on request. ZYVORA articles cite peer-reviewed research from journals including JAMA, The Lancet, Nutrients, and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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