Oral creatine supplementation attenuates muscle loss caused by limb immobilization: a systematic review

Authors

  • Camila Souza Padilha Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
  • Paola Sanches Cella Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
  • Leo Rodrigues Salles Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
  • Rafael Deminice Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.004.AR01

Abstract

Introduction: Recent studies have pointing creatine supplementation as a promising therapeutic alternative
in several diseases, especially myopathies and neurodegenerative disorder. Objective: elucidate the
role of creatine supplementation on deleterious effect caused by limb immobilization in humans and rats.
Methods: Analyzed articles were searched by three online databases, PubMed, SportDicus e Scielo. After a
review and analysis, the studies were included in this review articles on effect of creatine supplementation
on skeletal muscle in humans and rat, before, during and after a period of limb immobilization. Results:
Studies analyzed demonstrated positive points in use of creatine supplementation as a therapeutic tool to
mitigating the deleterious effects of limb immobilization, in humans and rat. Conclusion: The dataset of
this literature review allows us to conclude that creatine supplementation may reduce muscle loss and/or
assist in the recovery of muscle atrophy caused by immobilization and disuse in rats and humans. Also, we
note that further research with better methodological rigor is needed to clarify the mechanisms by which
creatine support the recovery of muscle atrophy. Moreover, these effects are positive and promising in the
field of muscle rehabilitation, especially after member’s immobilization.

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Published

2017-11-24

How to Cite

Souza Padilha, C., Sanches Cella, P., Rodrigues Salles, L., & Deminice, R. (2017). Oral creatine supplementation attenuates muscle loss caused by limb immobilization: a systematic review. Fisioterapia Em Movimento (Physical Therapy in Movement), 30(4). https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.004.AR01

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 4 (2017)

Section

Review Article

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