How Creatine Boosts Your Brain

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Creatine May Have Brain and Muscle Benefits: Initially popular among athletes for muscle growth and performance, creatine is now recognized for its potential positive effects on brain function. Naturally occurring in the body, especially in muscles, supplementation can significantly boost its levels.

Enhancing Brain Function: Studies suggest that creatine supplementation increases brain creatine levels, which may counter mental fatigue and enhance brain energy metabolism. It's particularly noted for improving memory, especially in older adults, and may also boost intelligence and reasoning abilities.

Specific Benefits and Safety: Research indicates notable benefits of creatine supplementation for older adults, women, and those under metabolic stress. Concerns regarding kidney health have been largely dispelled, with studies suggesting safety in young adults and chronic renal disease patients.

Optimal Use and Dosage: The most studied and accessible form of creatine is creatine monohydrate, with a general consensus on a dosage of around 5 grams per day. This dosage is believed to support both muscle and brain wellness effectively.

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[johnwallace]

Just turned 76 and take 5g of CM each morning. Started 2 years ago in hopes of holding on to my decent strength and stability. As an exercise buff I can attest that my endurance increased notably but not my strength and certainly not my appearance. I retired @ 74 and told my PCP that I expected to need an antidepressant at some point based on history and solitary life. Two years later I SUSPECT the creatine has helped me change my mind about that. I look forward to exploring your channel.

[jamesellsworth]

Thank you for an informative presentation. I am almost 80 years old and have been under continual stress due to being the sole caregiver for my wife, who has Parkinson's Disease. I experienced many months of 'brain fog' and even light-headedness (for what those symptoms are worth.) I also have neuro-muscular decline, probably consistent with aging. Recent creatine supplementation has cleared things up for me...and I have been surprised.

[MJBRidge]

Hi Doc! Thanks for touching on the vegetarian/vegan angle. Vegetarian here, and I've been glad to see the emerging research on creatine monohydrate benefits for us.
Thanks for making this video!
Cheers from NYC.

[sharonwright]

Hi Austin, you’re right about the buzz…I’m 79 and have had memory issues for about a decade. I’ve been taking Creatine-BCAA for two months now and will get back to you on what I discover. Thanks for your work in this field. BTW my son, age 36 is a PT so I’ve got some support lol!

[greensoulsGB]

Seen many edu videos on creatine. Yours was professional, medical grade info. Thanks for not diluting science for dummies. Subscribed! 🎉

[jjclem]

i bought some creatine a few months after i began lifting, but i only took one dose, bc i've had kidney & liver issues in the past, and don't wanna dredge them back up.
but i was drawn to this vid bc there's a Dr Mark Perlmutter from NC, who's a personal hero of mine. i guess it would be unlikely for you to be related. but he's a rock star for sure.

[ngana]

Dr. Perlmutter, should creatine be taken with or without food, and why?

[jamescalcandis]

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSIGHTFUL, CARE AND SENSITIVE SUPPORT WITH THE TRUE AND REAL. YOU ARE WONDERFUL. BLESSINGS AND KEEP SHINING.

[Robert-wbok]

Thanks for your video, I had a head injury which basically is a brain injury. I have TBI, I have felt quite slower since after the injury but it's getting better and better as time goes on. It's been about 4 months, but sometimes I do feel fatigued and very low will for anything. I'm going to give this a shot and hopefully it works. Today is the first day, I'll let you guys know

[CarterYe]

This was an amazing video!! Very informative!
I am Bipolar and I am training for a marathon, so I take creatine for both mental and physical!
Would you suggest anything?? Or just keep taking around 5gs with food after a workout??

[davidmartino]

As a 76 year old male, I want to take Creatine for exercise. Is there a routine for a cycle of taking Creatine or should I take it daily? Thanks

[matthewsmncube]

This is strange, I asked my psychiatrist after being hospitalized due to severe depression to be precisely bipolar. I asked her if I should continue taking creatine since I am doing work out at the gym, and she strictly advised me to stay away from creatine. I stopped taking creatine and honestly I felt the worst feeling of my life. I am a COVID 19 sarvivor and creatine helped me get back to the gym.I then started taking creatine and I am feeling very good and with energy always, I guess if physicians are not sure of any substance, it’s better not to comment on it.This psychiatrist really mislead me

[UltimateEnd]

Vegan for almost 12 years before supplementing creatine. It is a world of difference for me especially post-workout. It's dangerous to drive especially at night in a downpour after a very intense workout because the muscles are so fatigued. Creatine really helps the backend of a tough workout so I don't feel physically incompetent afterwards. I take magnesium creatine chelate 2.5g (pure creatine no fillers or binders) before a workout and 2.5g after a workout. I have researched every creatine and IMO, magnesium creatine chelate is the best if you got the extra $$. Creapure is the other one I recommend; it is monohydrate form and 99.9% pure which is one bar purity purer than normal creatine monohydrate that tests at only ~99% pure. I don't think carnivores need creatine supplementation at all, and most omnivores are probably getting enough unless they are bodybuilding most days.

[zaxyss]

I recently decided to try use creatine for training and what I found it greatly improve my concentration for whole day just from 1g... aslo my body really don't like take more than 2g per day, optimal is for me only 1g/day.

[ceebaby]

I just subscribed. Excellent presentation Doctor. I read 'Grain Brain' and recognize the family name. I will watch your research and hope to learn mounds of new data 🙂

[jsookman]

I’ve been taking creatine so much more often lately. Mixes very well into my morning coffee! ☕️

Hope you’ve been well!

[maxfurrier]

I would be very happy to see a video of yours about Inositol. There is still very little information available about this supplement on YouTube. I am using it and it seems to be helping my sleep both in duration and quality. However, I would like to know the safety profile of this supplement and the correct dosage. Thanks!

[vulian]

Thank you for All of the information in The background of creatine. This lines up with the other things I've been hearing as well on the benefits. Thank you doctor

[cherylbrink]

Very helpful information. Gives us a way to address the issue Dr. Christopher Palmer raises about brain energy without having to be on a ketogenic diet. I have recently started supplementing with creatine monohydrate to help me increase muscle strength as I age. It is helping, and I have noticed some improvement in brain clarity as a much appreciated side benefit. Thank you for confirming that the dosage I am using is good for both goals - no need to take more to get the brain benefit. Thank you!!

[TorBoy]

I've experienced the benefits of creatine monohydrate for strength training and workout recovery. I'm still not sure there is sufficient research to say that creatine is beneficial for cognitive health for older adults that do not strength train. Do you have sufficient studies on this? Creatine, as old as it is, is showing promise. Thanks, Doc.