Uso de creatina como suplementação aliada ao exercício físico (treinamento resistido) na sarcopenia em idosos: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Sarcopenia is characterized by a decrease in lean body mass and strength. Creatine supplementation plans have been studied for muscle gain and improved quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the use of creatine as a supplement combined with physical exercise through resistance training in sarcopenia in the elderly through a literature review. Articles published in the last 15 years were selected, with searches on the Pubmed, Scielo, Google Scholar and Capes Periodicals platforms, using the keywords: Creatine; Sarcopenia; Creatine and Sarcopenia; Creatine and aging; Sarcopenia and Supplementation; Creatine and health of the elderly. The main findings showed that the use of creatine in combination with resistance training increased strength and power during exercise and increased muscle mass, in addition to increasing body mass index and basal metabolic rate in the group of elderly people who received the supplement. In addition, the use of different creatine dosage practices was ensured. It was concluded that the use of creatine had a positive effect in the treatment of sarcopenia in the elderly when associated with resistance training.