Creatine vs Piracetam for memory
Short answer: For memory, users rate them about the same: 91% report improvement with Creatine (70 reports) and 87% with Piracetam (113 reports).
Creatine has 763 meta-analyses and 2,794 randomized trials on PubMed; Piracetam has 119 and 117.
Based on 1,564 reports about Creatine and 789 about Piracetam. Not medical advice.
| Creatine Supplement | Piracetam Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 53 | 50 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 67% | 52% |
| Reports | 1,564 | 789 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 763 / 2,794 | 119 / 117 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 82% (11) | — |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | — |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 92% (211) | 74% (248) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 97% (205) | 85% (46) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 27% (73) | 44% (9) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 62% (24) | 86% (42) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 85% (103) | 79% (71) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 91% (70) | 87% (113) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 97% (320) | 100% (2) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 98% (62) | — |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 50% (4) | 100% (4) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 0% (6) | — |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 82% (11) | 20% (5) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 75% (12) | — |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | — |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 67% (6) | 80% (5) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 17% (12) | — |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | — | 67% (3) |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | 100% (4) | — |
| Common side effects | hair loss, stomach issues, insomnia, water retention | brain fog, headache, fatigue, irritability |
| Typical dose reported | daily | daily |
The results of the meta-analysis suggest that creatine supplementation did not significantly alter serum creatinine levels (standardized mean difference = 0.48, 95% confidence interval 0.24-0.73, P = .001, I2 = 22%), and did not alter plasma urea values (standardized mean difference = 1.10, 95% confidence interval 0.34-1.85, P = .004, I2 = 28%). The findings indicate that creatine supplementation does not induce renal damage in the studied amounts and durations.
J Ren Nutr, 2019 ↗“I actually feel a lot better. Mentally clearer and more balanced, like I have my brain back.”
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Am J Psychiatry, 2015 ↗“The effects were wonderful, they still are to me-- verbal fluidity, increased motivation, quicker thinking, better recall, pro social, wake up in the morning with ZERO grogginess.”
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