A new study from Texas A&M University tested whether creatine monohydrate supplementation could help middle-aged and older adults preserve muscle and lose fat. Over 12 weeks, 64 adults aged 45–65 took either five grams of creatine twice daily or a placebo, with or without a combined resistance and aerobic exercise program plus mild caloric restriction. Both creatine groups gained lean tissue while placebo groups showed little change. Adding creatine to the exercise and diet program cut body-fat percentage by about 3.24%, versus 1.87% with exercise and placebo alone. Leg-press strength rose roughly 34% with exercise plus creatine compared to 18% with exercise plus placebo. Cognitive results were inconsistent. The findings suggest creatine may be a practical tool for combating sarcopenic obesity in aging adults.
