Conclusion: Creatine supplementation enhanced measures of memory performance in healthy individuals, especially in older adults (66-76 years).
Does Creatine help with performance?
Yes, for most people. 98% of 542 people who reported on Creatine for performance say it improved. 2% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for performance (93% across 41 options).
Performance: what users report
98%better542 reports · high confidence
530 better10 no change2 worse
Ranked #1 of 41 for performance.
What people say about Creatine and performance
“5-10 grams a day made my muscles fuller, I have less brain fog now, and im a better mood usually.”
“I started taking creatine, and this thing completely transformed me. I was able to lift 2 to 3x more weight in the gym with more stamina within 3 weeks, my muscles looks fuller, I gained weight.”
“It's a huge difference! I simply have more energy and less feeling run down. It's also helping me recover from my workouts, cardio, hikes, and work days.”
“supplementing ZMA, D3, creatine, sardines/DHA&EPA/other fatty fish works well for my health, sleep, and muscle gain.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong763 meta-analyses · 2,794 trials on PubMed
Nutr Rev · 2023
Effects of creatine supplementation on memory in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsNutrients · 2023
The Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Regional Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-AnalysisConclusion: Analyses of the moderating effects indicated a small superior benefit for creatine supplementation in younger compared to older adults (0.17 (95%CrI: -0.09 to 0.45)). In conclusion, the results suggest that creatine supplementation combined with RT promotes a small increase in the direct measures of skeletal muscle hypertrophy in both the upper and lower body.
Nutrients · 2024
Effects of Creatine Supplementation and Resistance Training on Muscle Strength Gains in Adults <50 Years of Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisSide effects people mention
stomach issues 76hair loss 74insomnia 64water retention 41diarrhea 18
What else is Creatine used for?
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