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The 32 women were assigned either creatine or a placebo. The creatine group started with 20 grams a day for five days and then progressed to 5 grams a day.
The study was double-blind, which means no one knew who was taking which substance.
Muscle function was assessed by strength tests and muscle phosphorylcreatine levels were checked by MRI.
WHAT IS CREATINE?
According to Healthline Creatine is a substance found naturally in muscle cells. It helps your muscles produce energy during heavy lifting or high intensity exercise. Athletes and bodybuilders often take a creatine supplement to enhance strength and improve performance, while older adults and vegetarians might take it to support brain health and quality of life.
RESULTS OF THE STUDY: The Creatine improved muscle function in the upper and lower body of the women with fibromyalgia by up to 10 percent on average. “It means that creatine can improve the patient’s physical capacity, which may be impaired in fibromyalgia.”says Professor Bruno Gualano.
Researchers had expected improvements in overall fibromyalgia symptoms such as pain and fatigue but this was not seen.
Most fibro sufferers, like me, will be happy for any improvements available even if we start to feel like walking pill bottles! I am definitely going to try Creatine
as a 10% increase in muscle function is better than nothing. I have very weak muscles and any more strength would be greatly appreciated.
Read more at the Arthritis Foundation
This study was published in the September issue of Arthritis Care and Research.
RESULTS OF THE STUDY: The Creatine improved muscle function in the upper and lower body of the women with fibromyalgia by up to 10 percent on average. “It means that creatine can improve the patient’s physical capacity, which may be impaired in fibromyalgia.”says Professor Bruno Gualano.
“We observed that creatine supplementation can promote a substantial increase in muscle phosphorylcreatine,” says Gualano. “Creatine improves the transfer of energy, which ultimately results in better muscle functioning.”
Researchers had expected improvements in overall fibromyalgia symptoms such as pain and fatigue but this was not seen.
Most fibro sufferers, like me, will be happy for any improvements available even if we start to feel like walking pill bottles! I am definitely going to try Creatine
as a 10% increase in muscle function is better than nothing. I have very weak muscles and any more strength would be greatly appreciated.Read more at the Arthritis Foundation
This study was published in the September issue of Arthritis Care and Research.
FOOD SOURCES OF CREATINE: herring, salmon, tuna, and red meat contain creatine but cooking does destroy some of it.
DOSAGE OF CREATINE: A typical adults dosage of creatine is between two to five grams per day.
Purchase unflavoured, water soluble creatine with 5 gram scoop
Purchase unflavoured, water soluble creatine with 5 gram scoop
Thanks so much for this info, anything that helps the dreaded fibro helps
ReplyDeleteThis should help with the muscles.
ReplyDeleteNo more feelings of letting the blood run out. Do you know that feeling? Thanks for the definitions of common terminology and help with understanding. I normally find these articles difficult to understand,