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Effectiveness Rating for Creatine Monohydrate's Ability to Improve Recovery

The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well creatine monohydrate is able to improve recovery. The overall rating for this claim is 1.8 out of 3. There is some research showing the supplement's ability to deliever on this particular claim is warranted. Using Creatine Monohydrate to improve recovery may lead to positive results.

Confidence Rating for Creatine Monohydrate's Ability to Improve Recovery

The confidence rating is a mesure of how valid the effectiveness rating is. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on this topic.

There are 5 studies in the database on creatine monohydrate; the confidence rating is 100. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating.

Creatine Monohydrate Dose to Improve Recovery

Dosage Frequency Daily Total Effectiveness Rating of Dosage
6.75g once daily 6.75g
5g 4x per day 20g
2.1g once daily 2.1g
5g 4x per day 20g
20g twice daily 40g

These dosages are based on body weight. The default value is 150 pounds. Enter your weight and click update to get appropriate dosages for your own body weight.

References

Title of Study
Creatine supplementation enhances muscle force recovery after eccentrically-induced muscle damage in healthy individuals
Creatine Supplementation Supports the Rehabilitation of Adolescent Fin Swimmers in Tendon Overuse Injury Cases
Creatine supplementation does not reduce muscle damage or enhance recovery from resistance exercise
The effects of creatine supplementation on exercise-induced muscle damage
Effect of creatine supplementation on muscle damage and repair following eccentrically-induced damage to the elbow flexor muscles