Creatine loading improved dribbling speed, passing accuracy, and shooting performance in young basketball players performing simultaneous motor and cognitive tasks, while reducing heart rate and perceived exertion. The findings suggest potential benefits for cognitive-motor integration in youth sports, though long-term safety in adolescents requires further investigation. — Photo by cnrdmroglu on Pexels (Pexels License)
Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
