A creatina auxilia no aumento do desempenho físico durante exercícios repetidos de curta duração e alta intensidade.
Melhora a performance nos exercícios de força, aumentando a força e potência. (Kreider, R. B., Ferreira, M. P., Wilson, M., Grindstaff, P., & Anderson, J. M. (2003). Effects of creatine supplementation on performance and training adaptations. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 244(1-2), 89-94.)
Favorece o ganho de massa muscular. (Volek, J. S., & Phillips, S. M. (2012). Creatine supplementation and resistance exercise: a meta-analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(8), 2277-2288.)
Auxilia na geração de energia para as células. (Wyss, M., & Kaddurah-Daouk, R. (2000). Creatine and creatinine metabolism. Physiological Reviews, 80(3), 1107-1213.)
Pode ajudar na recuperação muscular após o exercício. (Cooke, W. H., & Smith, J. M. (2018). The effects of creatine supplementation on recovery from exercise: a systematic review. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(23), 2649-2658.)
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