among participants taking creatine who were not participating in structured exercise. ”
Richard B. Kreider, PhD, Professor
Director, Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab
and Clinical Core Service Center
Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
Tel. 979.458.1498 │ Fax. 979.847.8987
rbkreider@tamu.edu
“Effects of creatine supplementation with and without exercise
and diet intervention on body composition, cognitive function,
and markers of health in middle-aged and older adults.”
J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2026 Aug 21;23(sup1):2716273. (10/2026)
Interview Summary
Dr. Kreider’s Backround…
Richard B. Kreider, PhD, has spent approximately 40 years as a professor researching the effects of exercise and nutrition on health, athletic performance, disease, and rehabilitation. He and his colleagues have studied creatine for more than 30 years.
Creatine Monohydrate…
In this interview, he explains why creatine monohydrate remains the best-supported form of creatine (mentions creatine from German manufacturing being of high quality), noting that most clinical trials have used it and that alternative forms have not demonstrated superior benefits. He recommends 10 grams daily for older adults, typically divided into two 5-gram doses. Sometimes he will recommend a loading dose of Continue reading “Does Creatine Supplementation in Middle Aged and Older Adults Have Positive Impacts on Cognition, Lean Body Mass, Bone Health and Markers of Health?” An Interview With Richard B Kreider, PhD