Creatine may be helpful for brain health, not just muscle building. Studies are still being performed to understand when it may be most beneficial. Here is a brief summary 🧠 When It Helps Most Older adults & aging brains Under stress: sleep loss, hypoxia, fatigue May improve effects of antidepressants Potential role in Alzheimer’s disease Possible benefit after traumatic brain injury 🚫 When It’s Less Likely Young, rested, healthy adults (no big effect) Doses used for muscle building may not have significant brain effects 🔍 What It Does Fuels neurons via ATP Likely most effective best when brain energy demand is high or stores are depleted 📏 Doses Used in Studies (not medical advice) Acute cognition boost: 20–35 g once Depression support: 5 g/day Alzheimer’s pilot: 20 g/day for 8 weeks ✅ Bottom Line Creatine may be brain fuel when the mind is stressed, aging, or recovering. More large trials coming — but signs are promising in select groups. 🧠 While generally considered safe, creatine may not be safe for everyone, particularly in patients with kidney disease, bipolar disorder, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding 🥼This is not medical advice. Always consult with your physician or health care provider before starting any supplement. Select study links here: Single dose creatine improves cognitive performance and induces changes in cerebral high energy phosphates during sleep deprivation Scientific Reports https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-54249-9 Creatine monohydrate pilot in Alzheimer's: Feasibility, brain creatine, and cognition https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/trc2.70101 #brainhealth #creatine #neurosurgeon #mindbodyhealth #supplements