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Introduction
Creatine is best known as a sports supplement for enhancing muscle strength and high-intensity performance. But could it also improve brain health and cognitive function? Or are such claims overhyped?
If creatine can support brain health, it could have implications for aging, neurodegenerative diseases, concussion recovery, and mental fatigue.
In this podcast episode, Professor Eric Rawson discusses what current science says about creatine’s effects on the brain, including memory, executive function, and protection against neurological stress.
Professor Rawson provides context on how creatine works in the body, why the brain might benefit, and what evidence exists so far.
- [03:14]Understanding creatine: biochemistry and history
- [07:55]Creatine supplementation and muscle performance
- [09:35]Creatine and brain health: emerging research
- [14:03]Measuring brain creatine: challenges and techniques
- [19:58]Cognitive benefits of creatine supplementation
- [26:23]Evaluating the evidence: caution and promise
- [30:45]Mega dosing and brain health protocols
- [32:04]Creatine for brain health: context matters
- [38:54]Creatine for brain injury and aging
- [51:25]Key ideas segment (Premium-only)
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For over twenty years, his research has centered on the interplay between nutrition and skeletal muscle, notably investigating how creatine supplementation affects both muscle and brain function.
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Introduction to this Episode
Creatine is best known as a sports supplement for enhancing muscle strength and
high-intensity performance. But could it also improve brain health and cognitive function? Or are such claims overhyped?
If creatine can support brain health, it could have implications for aging, neurodegenerative diseases, concussion recovery, and mental fatigue.
In this podcast episode, Professor Eric Rawson discusses what current science says about creatine’s effects on the brain, including memory, executive function, and protection against neurological stress.
Professor Rawson provides context on how creatine works in the body, why the brain might benefit, and what evidence exists so far.
