Does Creatine help with sleep?
Usually not. 28% of 81 people who reported on Creatine for sleep say it improved. 2% noticed no change and 69% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for sleep (82% across 71 options).
Sleep: what users report
28%better81 reports · medium confidence
23 better2 no change56 worse
Ranked #61 of 71 for sleep.
What people say about Creatine and sleep
“Turns out, creatine is the sleep aid I've been hunting for ages.”
“10g and I feel good, 15-20g and POW! Your head explodes. At 20g I feel euphoria and a sense of clarity and wellbeing.”
“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.”
“I just started taking Creatine (3g) a week ago and can't believe how much better I feel already...My memory and recollection has switched on.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong763 meta-analyses · 2,794 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at sleep. See all research on Creatine.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 76hair loss 74insomnia 64water retention 41diarrhea 18
What else is Creatine used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count