Evidence supporting the use of: Creatine monohydrate
For the health condition: Muscle Tone (lack of)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Creatine monohydrate is widely supported by scientific evidence for its role in improving muscle strength, mass, and function, which are all related to muscle tone. Muscle tone refers to the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, which helps maintain posture. While creatine does not directly alter resting muscle tone, it significantly enhances muscle performance and hypertrophy, especially in individuals experiencing muscle weakness or atrophy due to aging, immobilization, or certain medical conditions. Numerous randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have demonstrated that creatine supplementation increases phosphocreatine stores in muscle, leading to improved ATP regeneration during high-intensity activities. This enhancement enables greater training adaptations such as increased muscle size (hypertrophy) and strength, which can translate to improved muscle firmness and function in populations lacking muscle tone. Furthermore, creatine is beneficial for clinical populations, such as older adults and patients with neuromuscular diseases, by supporting muscle mass retention and functional improvements. The safety profile of creatine is well-established, particularly when used at recommended dosages. In summary, creatine monohydrate is justified by robust scientific evidence as a supportive intervention for individuals with poor muscle tone, primarily through its effects on muscle strength, mass, and function rather than direct changes in baseline muscle tone.
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adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)Algal protein
Alpha hydroxyisocaproic acid
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid
amino acids
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
animal protein
antler
Aralia
arginine alpha ketoglutarate
arginine creatine
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
atractylodes
ba ji tian
banyan
BCAA
beef
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beet
beta-lactoglobulin
black ginger
bovine protein
branched-chain amino acids
brown rice protein
calcium
camphor oil
casein
caterpillar mushroom
chickpea protein
Chinese mountain ant
Chinese silkvine
chuchuhuasi
Cissus quadrangularis
cistanche
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
creatine
creatine monohydrate
Cyathula
deer velvet
ecdysteroids
ecdysterone
egg
Egg protein
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
Eurycoma Longifolia
eurycomanone
fish
fish protein
Ginsenosides
guanidinoacetic acid
HMB hydroxymethylbutyrate
hydroxymethylbutyrate
Isoleucine
L-arginine
l-carnitine
L-citrulline
l-isoleucine
L-leucine
L-valine
Legume protein
maca
magnesium
maral root
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Methylxanthine
Milk Protein
Mineral blend
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
Phosphatidic Acid
Phosphocreatine
phytocannabinoids
Phytoecdysteroid
potassium
Premna
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salt
Shilajit
Sida cordifolia
Tongkat ali
Turkesterone
Urolithin A
Ursolic Acid
vitamin D
Whey protein
Withanolides
Xanthine
Xanthophyll
Other health conditions supported by creatine monohydrate
Athletic and Exercise AidsBody Building
Depression
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Exercise
Fatigue
Memory and Brain Function
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Muscular Dystrophy
Wasting
