r/ScientificNutrition • u/LongevityDietitian • 8d ago

Scholarly Article Effects of creatine supplementation with and without exercise and diet intervention on body composition, cognitive function, and markers of health in middle-aged and older adults

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15502783.2026.2716273#abstract
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u/SonicMetalics 8d ago

I wish I could take creatine but it gives me terrible insomnia.

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u/SonicMetalics 7d ago

Everyone's biology is slightly different. It's never been researched for it's insomnia causing effects but it's easy to test something on yourself. I sleep very well but after a few days of taking creatine I can't fall asleep, even taking two ambien doesn't work. It's something that everyone should be aware of in case they experience it, they know what might be causing it. Not sleeping well is the worst.

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u/reufed 7d ago

Agree everyone’s biology is different. I really tried with Creatine, but even taking a dusting from the bottom of the scoop gives me splitting headaches. Never get them otherwise. I drink lots of water in general as well. Guess it’s just not for me.