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Purpose <p>This study aimed to assess the impact of four weeks of creatine monohydrate supplementation on strength and power performance in physically active individuals following a vegan diet.</p> Methods <p>Twenty physically active vegan adults (18–45 years) were enrolled in a triple-blind, placebo-controlled study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either creatine monohydrate (0.1&#xa0;g·kg⁻¹·day⁻¹; 5 females and 5 males) or a placebo (5 females and 5 males), while adhering to a normocaloric vegan diet. Body composition, physical performance (countermovement jump test (CMJ), sprint, repeated jumps, handgrip strength, and isometric mid-thigh pull), and renal biomarkers were assessed at baseline and after a 4-week supplementation period.</p> Results <p>After 4 weeks, the creatine group showed significant increases in skeletal muscle mass (+ 0.3&#xa0;kg), total body water (+ 1.4&#xa0;kg), and BMI (+ 0.3&#xa0;kg/m²), along with reduced body fat (-1.4&#xa0;kg) compared to controls (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Serum creatinine and creatine levels significantly increased in the creatine group (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001–0.03). Performance improvements were observed in lower-body explosive performance, particularly in CMJ, as well as in maximal height and flight time during repeated jumps (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001–0.04), with no changes in sprint or strength tests.</p> Conclusion <p>Four weeks of creatine supplementation in individuals following a vegan diet enhances muscle strength and lower-body muscular power. Longer-term studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness and safety of creatine supplementation in this population.</p> Trial registration <p>NCT06483321. https//clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06483321.</p>

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Does creatine supplementation improve strength and power in physically active individuals on a vegan diet? a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial

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    2026年7月2日

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  • Miguel López-Moreno,
  • Alejandro Muñoz,
  • Millán Aguilar-Navarro,
  • Jorge Gutiérrez-Hellín,
  • Arturo Franco-Andrés,
  • Pilar López-López,
  • Almudena Crespo-Cañizares,
  • Paula Marrero-Fernández,
  • Scott C. Forbes

摘要

Purpose

This study aimed to assess the impact of four weeks of creatine monohydrate supplementation on strength and power performance in physically active individuals following a vegan diet.

Methods

Twenty physically active vegan adults (18–45 years) were enrolled in a triple-blind, placebo-controlled study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either creatine monohydrate (0.1 g·kg⁻¹·day⁻¹; 5 females and 5 males) or a placebo (5 females and 5 males), while adhering to a normocaloric vegan diet. Body composition, physical performance (countermovement jump test (CMJ), sprint, repeated jumps, handgrip strength, and isometric mid-thigh pull), and renal biomarkers were assessed at baseline and after a 4-week supplementation period.

Results

After 4 weeks, the creatine group showed significant increases in skeletal muscle mass (+ 0.3 kg), total body water (+ 1.4 kg), and BMI (+ 0.3 kg/m²), along with reduced body fat (-1.4 kg) compared to controls (p < 0.05). Serum creatinine and creatine levels significantly increased in the creatine group (p < 0.001–0.03). Performance improvements were observed in lower-body explosive performance, particularly in CMJ, as well as in maximal height and flight time during repeated jumps (p < 0.001–0.04), with no changes in sprint or strength tests.

Conclusion

Four weeks of creatine supplementation in individuals following a vegan diet enhances muscle strength and lower-body muscular power. Longer-term studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness and safety of creatine supplementation in this population.

Trial registration

NCT06483321. https//clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06483321.