Frontiers in Nutrition
Effects of resistance training combined with creatine supplementation on muscle strength, physical function, and muscle mass in older adults: a systematic review and three-level meta-analysis
Objective To systematically evaluate the additional effects of creatine supplementation combined with resistance training, compared with resistance training alone, on muscle strength, muscle mass and physical function in older adults. Methods PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched from inception to 20 May 2026. Randomized controlled trials enrolling older adults aged 60 years and older and comparing creatine supplementation plus resistance training with resistance training alone or pl …