Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Creatine alpha-ketoglutarate (Creatine AKG) is a salt form that combines creatine with alpha-ketoglutarate, a compound involved in cellular energy production. Standard creatine monohydrate is one of the most rigorously studied and validated supplements for improving exercise performance, strength, and muscle mass. The addition of alpha-ketoglutarate is theorized to enhance absorption or further support energy metabolism, but direct studies on creatine AKG for athletic or exercise performance are limited.

Most scientific evidence supporting creatine supplementation for athletic performance comes from studies on creatine monohydrate. These studies consistently show benefits for short-term, high-intensity exercise and muscle hypertrophy. However, there is little direct clinical research on the unique effects of creatine AKG in comparison to creatine monohydrate. Some small studies and animal research suggest that AKG may have roles in reducing muscle breakdown or supporting recovery, but these effects have not been robustly demonstrated in athletes using creatine AKG specifically.

In summary, while creatine is strongly supported for athletic use, creatine alpha-ketoglutarate is supported by limited scientific evidence beyond what is known for standard creatine. Theoretical benefits of AKG addition have not been clearly validated in human trials. Thus, the evidence rating is moderate (2) for creatine AKG specifically, though higher for creatine in general.

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