Creatine is a natural compound found in muscle cells that plays a vital role in the production of cellular energy during short periods of intense physical activity. Its supplements are one of the most well-studied interventions in exercise science and have consistently shown improved athletic performance.
creatine, amino acid It is an important ingredient for brain and muscle health and is often taken as a supplement to improve training performance and promote muscle growth.
New clinical trial published in journal Food science and nutrition The findings suggest that dietary creatine may also be helpful for people dealing with post-injury.COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) Fatigue syndrome, commonly called long coronavirus.
In the trial, 12 people suffering from post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome were randomly assigned to take either a placebo or 4 grams of creatine monohydrate per day for six months. Creatine intake significantly increased creatine levels in leg muscles and throughout the brain at both 3- and 6-month follow-ups.
Also, taking creatine supplements can significantly reduce general fatigue after 3 months of intake, which can be associated with post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome, such as loss of taste, difficulty breathing, body aches, headaches, and difficulties. Scores for several symptoms improved significantly. Intensive – at 6-month follow-up.
“Supporting creatine may be critical in tackling this prevalent condition, but additional studies are warranted to confirm our findings in different cohorts post-COVID-19.” ,” said corresponding author Sergey M. Ostojich, MD, of Novy University. Sad in Serbia.
Reference: “Effect of 6 months of creatine supplementation on patient- and clinician-reported outcomes and tissue creatine levels in patients with post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome” Jelena Slankamenac, Marijana Ranisavljev, Nikola Todorovic, Jelena Ostojic, Valdemar Stajer, and Sergey M. Ostojich, September 20, 2023, Food science and nutrition.
DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3597
