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A new study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise has found that creatine supplements may help women who suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee. Creatine is very popular with some athletes who say the supplements enhance their muscle performance. In a recent study, researchers found that women who took creatine supplements showed substantial improvements in physical function, stiffness, lower limb lean muscle mass, and quality of life.
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CPK isoenzymes
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