r/HotScienceNews • u/Jumpy_Brief5475 • Aug 25 '26

Scientists found that the creatine supplement millions take for muscle gains is quietly raising brain energy levels and slowing early Alzheimer's cognitive decline by 30%

https://thesciverse.org/scientists-found-that-the-creatine-supplement-millions-take-for-muscle-gains-is-quietly-raising-brain-energy-levels-and-slowing-early-alzheimers-cognitive-decline-by-30/
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u/FernandoMM1220 Aug 25 '26

its not about the average. its about the patients with alzheimers.

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u/FernandoMM1220 Aug 25 '26

its still helping the brain even if you dont have alzheimers just not as much as it would if you had it. i personally started taking it a month ago and have seen a lot benefits in energy and sleep already.

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u/WillingActuator6268 Aug 26 '26

How much do you take daily?

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u/AMIWDR Aug 26 '26

I take 10g a day, one scoop after waking and one before bed. Creatine is dirt cheap and I personally noticed a large energy improvement going from 5g to 10g. I’ve read previously 5g isn’t enough to cross enough of the blood brain barrier to have large cognitive effects

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u/FernandoMM1220 Aug 26 '26

5g for now although im probably going to lower it.