Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Body Composition and Malnutrition-Inflammation Score in Hemodialysis Patients: An Exploratory 1-Year, Balanced, Double-Blind Design.
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
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.