Creatine Supplementation and Bone Mass

Resistance training as well as creatine supplementation may increase bone mass. Therefore, the investigators speculate that resistance training combined with creatine supplementation would promote additive benefits on bone mass in elderly women with osteopenia and osteoporosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• osteopenia and osteoporosis
• women older than 60 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• cardiovascular diseases or muscular disturbances precluding exercise training
• drugs affecting bone metabolism