Effects of Creatine Supplementation in Different Sports: A Review

Abstract

Creatine (Cr) is essential for the phosphagen pathway to function in the body. The purpose of oral Cr supplementation is to increase the amount of Cr in the body and specifically in skeletal muscle. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of creatine supplementation on performance in different sports. Creatine intake was analyzed in soccer, swimming, triathlon, American football, cycling, and volleyball. In conclusion, comment that the intake of creatine has beneficial effects for sports practice, favoring greater performance in performing high-intensity sprints and in recovery between repetitions.