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The definitive scientific voice on creatine. We analyze research, debunk myths, and provide evidence-based insights for athletes and health enthusiasts. Expert-led, cutting-edge creatine science. #CreatineScience
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In this randomized controlled trial in men and women with depression receiving cognitive behavioral therapy, daily supplementation with creatine improved depression symptoms more than a placebo.

PMID: 39488067

Learn more: examine.news/bs250207

#examined #mentalhealth #depression #creatine
February 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Kürzlich wurde diese Studie hier geteilt www.healthrising.org/blog/2024/10...
Nun habe ich #Creatine -Pulver besorgt und teste es. Ich nehme 5g in Apfelsaft. Heute geht es mir besser als gestern. Zufall?
Ich essen kein Fisch hätte ich Creatine schon längst als Ergänzung nehmen sollen?
#ME/CFS
Creatine - An Alternative Mitochondrial Energy Source for ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Long COVID? - Health Rising
Studies suggest that creatine - an alternative mitochondrial energy source - might be helpful in chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), long COVID, and fibromyalgia.
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February 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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#Creatine may not only be beneficial as a #Pregnancy supplement but new research suggests it could also have benefits in protecting the brain from injury when a baby is starved of oxygen.

Discover more about this research in The Australian, the journal Annals of Neurology & here: bit.ly/4bhAj7o
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February 25, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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💡 Takeaways for Healthy Aging:

✅ ≥5g/day creatine monohydrate
✅ 2-3x per week resistance training
✅ 1.2-1.5g/kg/day protein intake

Read the full study here:

www.frontiersin.org/...

#Creatine #Sarcopenia #HealthyAging
Frontiers | The power of creatine plus resistance training for healthy aging: enhancing physical vitality and cognitive function
Sarcopenia is generally defined as an age-related musculoskeletal disease characterized by the reductions in muscle strength, lean/muscle mass (quality) and ...
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February 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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examine the benefit of creatine in neurodegenerative conditions and mild cognitive impairment.

(We plan to review one article on the impact of creatine on Parkinson's disease next week.) Follow for more!

#dementia #Creatine #brainhealth

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Frontiers | The effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of creatine monohydrate supplementation on cognitive function in adults and explore its potential role in ...
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February 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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#Creatine isn’t just for muscle growth—it may enhance memory and cognitive performance, especially during sleep deprivation.

Studying for exams? Maybe creatine should be on the agenda!

#sportsnutrition #creatine #exams
January 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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New data from our preclinical research program on #creatine supplementation for improved pregnancy outcomes. We show exciting evidence of neuroprotection from #HIE -related #seizures and improved EEG recovery @hudsonresearch.bsky.social

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Prophylactic Fetal Creatine Supplementation Improves Post‐Asphyxial EEG Recovery and Reduces Seizures in Fetal Sheep: Implications for Hypoxic–Ischemic Encephalopathy
Objective Hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a major cause of perinatal brain injury. Creatine is a dietary supplement that can increase intracellular phosphocreatine to improve the provision ...
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January 17, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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A creatine efflux transporter in oligodendrocytes #FEBSJ #MassSpec febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Creatine deficiency leads to severe neurodevelopmental disorders. In the brain, creatine is synthesized by oligodendrocytes to supply neighboring neurons. While SLC6A8 mediates neuronal uptake, the c...
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January 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Creatine: Not Just for Muscles! 🏋️‍♂️➡️🧠
UK Scientific Panel confirms: Daily creatine intake increases brain ATP levels and enhances cognitive function. Game-changer for brain health!
More: www.gov.uk/government/p...
#BrainBoost #CreatineScience"
UKNHCC scientific opinion: creatine supplementation and improved cognitive function
UK Nutrition and Health Claims Committee scientific opinion for the substantiation of an Article 13(5) health claim: creatine supplementation and improved cognitive function.
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January 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Power athletes take creatine supplements to enhance strength. Creatine also may help to boost the #brain. A study of young adult #vegetarians found significantly improved short-term #memory after taking #creatine for six weeks. #healthyaging #aging
December 30, 2024 at 10:24 AM
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examine.com
Although a number of different forms of creatine are marketed by supplement companies, creatine monohydrate stands out as the best choice, thanks to its affordability and extensive scientific evidence supporting both its safety and efficacy!

Learn more: examine.news/bs250101

#examined #creatine
January 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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A Game-Changer for Maternal and Infant Health 🤰 research suggests creatine supplementation during pregnancy may protect against neurological deficits in babies and improve maternal health.
Could creatine become a prenatal supplement like folate? www.hudson.org.au/news/the-ben...
#CreatineResearch
The benefits of creatine: a safer birth for mum and baby
Study shows creatine may benefit many facets of conception and maternal health, as well as for the growing and developing baby.
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December 31, 2024 at 3:55 AM
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Creatine's Cognitive Benefits Highlighted in New Study 🧠
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis confirms creatine supplementation significantly boosts memory, attention, and processing speed in adults.
Explore the study: PubMed
#CreatineBenefits #CognitiveHealth #BrainBoost
December 27, 2024 at 9:43 PM
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Creatine's Cognitive Benefits Confirmed 🧠✨
A systematic review highlights creatine's significant positive effects on memory, attention, and processing speed. effective in women and individuals aged 18-60, creatine shows promise beyond athletic performance.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39070254/
The effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
Current evidence suggests that creatine monohydrate supplementation may confer beneficial effects on cognitive function in adults, particularly in the domains of memory, attention time, and informatio...
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December 22, 2024 at 8:26 AM
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Creatine isn’t just about getting all jacked at the gym. From mental focus to improving endurance and now data to show its positive effects on sleep, #creatine remains my supplement of choice whether I’m competing or not!
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#sportsnutrition #sleep #cycling #athlete
Creatine Improves Total Sleep Duration Following Resistance Training Days versus Non-Resistance Training Days among Naturally Menstruating Females - PubMed
Females historically experience sleep disturbances and overall poor sleep compared to males. Creatine has been proposed to impact sleep; however, the effects are not well known. The purpose of this st...
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December 16, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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It Is Not Just About Storing #Energy: The Multifaceted Role of #Creatine #Metabolism on #Cancer Biology and Immunology
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December 11, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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Athletes, Take Note: Creatine’s Double Benefit

Harvard Health reports creatine may enhance both athletic performance and muscle recovery. Could it be the key to optimizing your training?

Learn more: www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and...
#AthleticPerformance #RecoveryNutrition”
What is creatine? Potential benefits and risks of this popular supplement - Harvard Health
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December 12, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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Creatine: The Unsung Hero for Aging Brains?
Research suggests creatine may help offset age-related cognitive decline. Improved memory and processing speed observed in older adults.
More info: bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#HealthyAging #BrainHealth”
The effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive performance—a randomised controlled study - BMC Medicine
Background Creatine is an organic compound that facilitates the recycling of energy-providing adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in muscle and brain tissue. It is a safe, well-studied supplement for strengt...
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December 11, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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Creatine vs Coffee: The New Brain Booster?
Recent study: High-dose creatine enhances cognitive performance for up to 9 hours during sleep deprivation. Researchers suggest it could rival coffee for late-night brain power.
More info: sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-treatm...
#BrainBoost #CreatineResearch”
Single Dose of Creatine Boosts Brain Function During Sleep Deprivation
A study found that a single, high dose of creatine can temporarily enhance cognitive performance during sleep deprivation.
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December 9, 2024 at 3:16 AM
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Creatine: Essential for High-Stress Jobs?
Significantly improves cognition during sleep deprivation:
• Better short-term memory
• Increased processing capacity
• Effects last up to 9 hours
Crucial for healthcare, first responders.
www.fz-juelich.de/en/news/arch...
#CreatineCognition #SleepResearch”
Creatine Improves Cognitive Performance During Sleep Deprivation
Creatine is a popular dietary supplement in the sports community that is used to improve physical performance. Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have now discovered in a scientific study that a ...
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December 8, 2024 at 5:06 AM
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“Breakthrough: Creatine Boosts Cognition During Sleep Deprivation - New study in Scientific Reports: Single dose of creatine significantly improves cognitive function when sleep-deprived. Game-changer for shift workers
Details: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#CreatineScience #CognitiveEnhancement”
Single dose creatine improves cognitive performance and induces changes in cerebral high energy phosphates during sleep deprivation - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Single dose creatine improves cognitive performance and induces changes in cerebral high energy phosphates during sleep deprivation
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December 8, 2024 at 3:43 AM
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How Safe is Creatine? Potential Side Effects of the Strength-Boosting Supplement. #Boosting #Creatine #Safe #SideEffects #strength #Supplement
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How Safe is Creatine? Potential Side Effects of the Strength-Boosting Supplement
How Safe is Creatine? Understanding 7 Potential Side Effects of the Strength-Boosting Supplement
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October 20, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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Creatine and hypertrophy. It's not doing any wonders but sometimes even the small effect makes the difference. #creatine #muscle #massgain #strengthtraining

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The Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Regional Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
The purpose of this paper was to carry out a systematic review with a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that examined the combined effects of resistance training (RT) and creatine suppleme...
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November 23, 2024 at 6:58 AM
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Muscle loss, bone density dips, and brain fog in menopause? Creatine supplementation might help. Learn how it supports muscle, bone, and brain health during this stage of life. #Menopause #creatine
Creatine: An Evidence-Based Ally for Menopausal Women
Menopause, characterized by physiological shifts like declines in muscle mass, bone density, and cognitive function, presents unique challenges for women. Evidence suggests that creatine supplementati...
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November 25, 2024 at 8:48 PM