Murray, Sara2010-11-022010-11-022010-11-02https://hdl.handle.net/11299/95938The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Sarcopenia, or muscle loss due to aging, is a serious health concern made worse by poor nutrition and lack of physical activity. Although the compound creatine has been used to increase muscle power in young adults, the studies in elderly patients have failed to consistently prove an increase in muscle mass or strength. The safety of creatine should be compared to the possible benefit on a case-by-case basis.en-USCreatineelderlysarcopeniamuscle massOther