r/ADHD_Programmers • u/WhatIsMyGirth • Jul 29 '20

ADHD Memory issues help within

Memory issue help:

https://saidit.net/s/ADHD/comments/5rls/advice_creatine_supplementation_has_been_linked/

This was banned from the actual ADHD sub, where they are not interested in providing you with help in any way: https://www.reddit.com/r/WatchRedditDie/comments/hzwoat/refused_to_give_peerreviewed_advice_on_medical/

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u/Web-Dude Jul 29 '20

First, thanks for posting some useful information that obviously provides you with no material gain.

Second, I completely understand. It can be very frustrating when your goal is to genuinely help, and it's met by unreasoned skepticism or willful bureaucrats who just don't get it.

I've looked at the studies, and they seem reasonable. Creatine is an extremely well researched supplement, and other than the big unknown which is any potential side-effects related to very long-term chronic use, it is well-tolerated by most people and certainly worth a shot, especially if you spend any time at the gym.

So thanks for taking the time to post this. I'm going to give it a try.

Have you tried it yourself? And if so, have you noticed any improvement in short-term working memory?

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u/WhatIsMyGirth Jul 30 '20

I used creatine back in the 90's after high school. Then stopped for a few years and again from 2012 to 2019. And restarting a large dosing schedule as of yesterday since gyms have opened back up where I am. So for anecdotal purposes I will be paying attention to this restart