Does creatine monohydrate reduce muscle damage?

Effectiveness Rating for Creatine Monohydrate's Ability to Reduce Muscle Damage

The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well creatine monohydrate is able to reduce muscle damage. 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 reduce muscle damage may lead to positive results.

Confidence Rating for Creatine Monohydrate's Ability to Reduce Muscle Damage

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 6 studies in the database on creatine monohydrate; the confidence rating is 120. 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 Reduce Muscle Damage

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness Rating of Dosage
2g	once daily	2g
6g	once daily	6g
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.

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