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Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Body Composition and Malnutrition-Inflammation Score in Hemodialysis Patients: An Exploratory 1-Year, Balanced, Double-Blind Design.

Nutrients
February 23, 2024
Ana Clara B Marini et al. (4 authors)
Randomized Controlled TrialJournal ArticleHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the effect of creatine supplementation on body composition and Malnutrition-Inflammation Score (MIS) in hemodialysis patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Results Summary

Creatine supplementation significantly increased fat-free mass (FFM), skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI), and intracellular water (ICW) in hemodialysis patients, but did not affect MIS. The placebo group showed smaller improvements in these metrics.

Population

Hemodialysis patients (≥18 years) with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Effective Dosage

5 g creatine monohydrate + 5 g maltodextrin per day (creatine group); 10 g maltodextrin per day (placebo group).

Duration

12 months

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (14)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
creatine supplementation
increase
fat-free mass (FFM)
patients on creatine
60% of patients
experienced an increase
#1
placebo
increase
fat-free mass (FFM)
patients on placebo
36.8% of patients
experienced an increase
#2
creatine supplementation
increase
skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI)
patients on creatine
65% of patients
increased
#3
placebo
increase
skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI)
patients on placebo
15.8% of patients
increased
#4
creatine supplementation
increase
intracellular water (ICW)
patients on creatine
60% of patients
increased
#5
creatine supplementation
no change
Malnutrition-Inflammation Score (MIS)
hemodialysis patients
-
did not change
#6
creatine supplementation
increase
body weight
creatine group (CG)
p = 0.018
increased
#7
creatine supplementation
increase
fat-free mass (FFM)
creatine group (CG)
p = 0.010
increased
#8
creatine supplementation
increase
skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI)
creatine group (CG)
p = 0.022
increased
#9
creatine supplementation
increase
total body water
creatine group (CG)
pre 35.4 L, post 36.1 L; p = 0.008
increased
#10
creatine supplementation
increase
intracellular water (ICW)
creatine group (CG)
pre 20.2 L, intermediate 20.7 L, post 21.0 L; p = 0.016
increased
#11
long-term creatine supplementation
no change
Malnutrition-Inflammation Score (MIS)
hemodialysis patients
-
did not attenuate
#12
long-term creatine supplementation
increase
fat-free mass (FFM)
hemodialysis patients
-
enhanced
#13
long-term creatine supplementation
increase
skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI)
hemodialysis patients
-
enhanced
#14
Abstract

Hemodialysis has a detrimental effect on fat-free mass (FFM) and muscle strength over time. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the effect of creatine supplementation on the body composition and Malnutrition-Inflammation Score (MIS) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis. An exploratory 1-year balanced, placebo-controlled, and double-blind design was conducted with hemodialysis patients (≥18 years). The creatine group (CG) received 5 g of creatine monohydrate and 5 g of maltodextrin per day and the placebo group (PG) received 10 g of maltodextrin per day. MIS and body composition were analyzed at three time points: pre, intermediate (after 6 months), and post (after 12 months). After 6 months, 60% of patients on creatine experienced an increase in FFM compared to a 36.8% increase for those on placebo. Moreover, 65% of patients on creatine increased their skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI) compared to only 15.8% for those on placebo. Creatine increased intracellular water (ICW) in 60% of patients. MIS did not change after the intervention. In the CG, there was an increase in body weight (p = 0.018), FFM (p = 0.010), SMMI (p = 0.022). CG also increased total body water (pre 35.4 L, post 36.1 L; p = 0.008), mainly due to ICW (pre 20.2 L, intermediate 20.7 L, post 21.0 L; p = 0.016). Long-term creatine supplementation in hemodialysis patients did not attenuate the MIS, but enhanced FFM and SMMI, which was likely triggered by an increase in ICW.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansBody CompositionCreatineDietary SupplementsDouble-Blind MethodInflammationMalnutritionMuscle, SkeletalWaterAdolescentAdult
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality90/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations2
Citations/Year2.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.91
Normalized Score0.72
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