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21/02/2026

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21/02/2026

Creatine is increasingly recognized for its neurological benefits, extending far beyond its well-known role in muscle performance. It supports brain health by enhancing energy metabolism, acting as a rapid energy buffer (via the ATP-PCr system) in high-demand neural tissues. This is particularly crucial during cognitive tasks, sleep deprivation, hypoxia, or neurological stress, where brain energy demands spike.

Cognitive Function: Double-blind trials show creatine supplementation improves memory, executive function, and reaction time, especially in older adults, vegetarians (who often have lower baseline creatine), and those under mental fatigue.
Neuroprotection: It may reduce neuronal damage in conditions like traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s). Animal studies demonstrate up to a 36–50% reduction in cortical damage post-injury with creatine pre-treatment.
Mechanisms: Creatine supports mitochondrial health, reduces oxidative stress, stabilizes calcium levels, and may act as a neuromodulator. It also influences the muscle-brain axis by enhancing myokine release (e.g., BDNF, irisin), which supports neuroplasticity and cognitive resilience.
Dosing: For brain benefits, 5g/day is often insufficient; higher or loading doses (e.g., 20g/day for 5–7 days) may be needed to saturate brain tissue due to limited blood-brain barrier permeability.
Safety: Long-term use is safe for healthy individuals, with minimal side effects (e.g., mild GI discomfort), even at high doses.
Emerging evidence suggests creatine could be a key tool in combating cognitive decline in mid-life, with early intervention in the 30s potentially delaying neurodegenerative onset.

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19/01/2026

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