Physiological Responses To Short-term Exercise In The Heat After Creatine Loading
Effect | Increase |
Trial Design | Double blind |
Trial Length | 1-7 Days |
Number of Subjects | 20 |
Sex | Male |
Age Range | 18-29 |
Body Types | Average |
300 mg/kg/day for 7 days increased body mass (0.75 kg) and power output during sprints in the heat, but did not appear to influence heat tolerance or any parameter of cardiovascular health. A greater (relative to placebo) exercise-induced increase in aldosterone was also noted.