Tag: creatine
Creatine as a Depression Treatment: What the Evidence Shows
A systematic review of five randomized clinical trials found mixed evidence for creatine as an adjunctive depression treatment: two trials…
Creatine for Brain Health: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Creatine's muscle-building effects are supported by robust evidence, but cognitive claims rest on a weaker, population-specific foundation. A comprehensive literature…
Creatine Improves Cognitive-Motor Performance in Young Basketball Players
Creatine loading improved dribbling speed, passing accuracy, and shooting performance in young basketball players performing simultaneous motor and cognitive tasks,…
How Your Body Makes and Uses Creatine: The Complete Energy System Explained
Creatine is a naturally occurring molecule synthesized in the kidneys and liver that serves as the body's primary rapid-access energy…
Creatine and Kidney Damage: What the Evidence Actually Shows
A 2025 systematic review of 21 studies and analysis of 685 clinical trials confirms that creatine supplementation does not damage…
Creatine’s Role in Energy Metabolism and Disease Prevention: Evidence from Recent Research
The phosphocreatine system is critical for energy supply in high-demand tissues including the brain and muscle. Recent evidence links creatine…
Creatine for Women: Beyond Muscle—Evidence for Brain, Energy, and Long-Term Health
Women have 20–30% lower creatine levels than men, yet emerging evidence shows creatine supports brain energy, menstrual-cycle resilience, bone health,…
How a single dose of creatine protects cognitive function during sleep deprivation
A single high-dose oral creatine supplement preserved cognitive performance by up to 12% during severe sleep deprivation in a small…