6 PROVEN Benefits of Creatine (Depression, Autoimmune Disease, Weight Loss & More)

Creatine is an incredibly cheap and effective supplement that doesn't get the attention it deserves. Sure, it's well known in the field of bodybuilding but there are a lot of reasons that just about everyone should consider taking this over-the-counter supplement.

Here are 6 studied reasons why you may want to use it:

1. Creatine helps build muscle mass and improves body composition (weight loss). By virtue of its impact on lean muscle mass, creatine can help you lose weight when combined with diet and exercise.

2. Creatine makes your bones stronger. Studies have shown that regular use of creatine improves bone density in post-menopausal women.

3. Creatine provides neuroprotective benefits. Daily use of creatine can help treat mild depression and protect the brian from inflammation.

4. Creatine acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. Creatine may be as strong as NSAIDs at reducing inflammation.

5. Creatine positively impacts the innate immune system. Creatine can be used to alter the innate immune system which means it may be effective at treating autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's and rheumatoid arthritis.

6. Creatine improves skin health and may act to slow down the aging of the skin. Topical creatine can help reduce wrinkles and oral creatine can help protect the skin from UV damage!

The ideal dose of creatine is 5 grams taken each day with a glass of water. The best formulation to use is creatine monohydrate.

There's no need to load up with a higher dose as your muscles will reach saturation of creatine within a few weeks of daily use at the 5-gram dose.

If you want to get it into your system faster you can load up with 10-15 grams per day.

Studies referenced in the video:

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[xjet]

I am 70 years old andI was diagnosed with Parkinson's around three years ago. I researched and found a couple of studies that showed the "potential" for benefits to be had from creatine for people with this condition so I started supplementing at 5g per day. I also started resistance training to improve my "robustness" and hopefully limit the potential from injury from falls.

In the past three years I've lost bodyfat and gained significant amounts of muscle (my biceps went from 13.5 inches to 15 inches). My tremors have hardly worsened at all and I feel quite mentally agile and functional. When I do fall I don't break... I just bounce! Fantastic.

I noticed none of the supposed side-effects such as bloat, gastric discomfort etc.

Maybe I should be a poster-boy for creatine 🙂

[craigcrawford]

Ive been taking creatine since the mid '90s. Im 62, six feet, 195 pounds, 13% bf. But, ive been an athlete my entire life. Still lift heavy 3-4 times a week. I look at least 20 years younger and my lifestyle is the same as when i was in my twenties.

[Frederick]

Love this guy’s speaking style. Fast, no BS, and articulate

[Zpicismrad]

I take creatine, taurine, fish oil and magnesium threonate daily. I've never had this much energy in my life, at 36 I feel better than I did in my twenties.

[lynkinealy]

Benefit's. Increased muscle mass and helps with weight gain. Makes bone stronger. Helps keep brain healthy. Act's as an anti inflammatory. Helps the immune system. Improves skin health. Stimulates collagen when used topically 🌻

[TNTUXO]

I'm an old gym rat. Been taking creatine for years and have seen dozens of videos about it. Yours is by far the best and most informative. Well done buddy!!!

[gel]

YOU ARE DPOT ON WITH WHAT YOU SAY I STARTED TAKING CREATINE 3 YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS 56 WITH RESISTANCE TRAINING THREE TIMES A WEEK I HAVE MY SIX PACK FROM MY 20S AND MORE MUSCLE THAN EVER THIS STUFF WORKS LIKE MAGIC .

[BB-gjck]

I haven’t noticed it impact my mood at all, but if you’re lifting it absolutely helps me build muscle.

[gmturco]

Im glad you made this video, Doc. Creatine is misunderstood by many people. I use creatine regularly and I lift three days per week. Creatine actually helps me to sleep better too probably because it helps to heal and recover more quickly from exercise.

[MitziHart]

This is so interesting !?
I went 90% Carnivore 3 months ago, and I just turned 60, … everything ftom my sleep, to my physical stamina 💪🏻, to loosing 12 lbs, … and surprisingly benefits to my mood 🤗
I was also diagnosed with moderate to severe Osteoporosis over 10yrs ago !!So I’m going to start supplementing today, … Just wish I was aware of Créatine sooner as I’ve also had Autoimmune issues sinceI was in my mid-30’s 😫

[laur]

i started taking creatine daily after reading a small study that found it can help to treat symptoms of depression in addition to its benefits in athleticism. have honestly noticed a change in my mood and cognition. talk to your physician but i definitely recommend this. for athletes and non athletic people.

[DMills-untl]

I have a bad case of Hoshimotos and felt like I was dying when on gluten and sugar. I cut those out and cut down on dairy and I can’t believe the difference. I’m hoping this will give me that little extra boost that a 60 year old often needs. Thanks.

[ireneklauber]

I mix it into my morning coffee and it is inexpensive and tasteless. It's made my muscles feel more toned and my intestinal health is much better.

[BSinNH]

I'm 60. Worked out my whole life. When younger worked out pretty stupidly. Always heavy (for me). Never did juice, but did creatine. Certainly helped put on strength. Now with two shoulder replacements, forcing me to do more band and bodyweight work, I never thought about going back to DB work (outside of arm work). I started creatine again and started doing some free weight work. Used to love heavy DB bench and incline bench work. Used to do 120's for 5-6 reps. Yes, this was 20+ years ago and prior to the shoulder mess. Well, I started slowly and used 40 lb. DB's for inclines. I hadn't done them in quite some time so I was apprehensive. Over a few months, I decided to go for the heaviest ones (75 lbs). Can you tell I train at a Planet FItness? 😂 Anyway, I only decided to try 6 reps just to get the feel. Did it w/o a ton of strain. Now at 10 reps and at last workout may have been able to eek out one or two more. I know that may sound wimpy to many, especially when I could do 105's for 10-12 back in the day, but given age and shoulder condition, I'm pretty happy. I have no doubt creatine has played a big part in helping me get the mindset to return to free weights.
Still really do love band work though. Not as easy as many may think.

[CalvinHikes]

I took it on and off for various weightlifting purposes and always noticed it had a terrible effect on my mood. I do not like it and will never take it again. It was like depression juice for me.
Some people have argued with me saying that's not what it does and I say that's okay. Because it is okay. You do you and I will continue to not take creatine.

[Wds__]

Creatine is one of the few supplements that actually made a difference in my life. I take 5 grams a day.

[drwestinchilds]

Just look for any version of creatine monohydrate with no added fillers and you should be good to go.
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[francesnance]

I take about 1-2 grams a day and it really does help with mood and muscle mass. I have more energy during the day. If I take the full 5 grams, I have a hard time sleeping. They recommend 5 grams for everyone, but I think scaling it down if you weigh less makes more sense. How does it make sense to take the same dose if you weigh 100 lbs vs 200 lbs? It doesn't. So, IMHO - adjust accordingly since sleep is critical. My experience, FWIW...

[david-pbbi]

I have been taking creatine for about thirty years, still do powerlifting at seventy. I use it as one of my macros protein, carbohydrate, fat and creatine.

[slayer]

I take it every morning with my beat juice drink I am 62 and it is awesome stuff..I bike ride mtn snd road and also do a daily workout and look awesome at 62. I still wear the same pant Size I did in high school. I am 6 foot and am 170 with a 32 inch waist..!! And also have had multiple head injuries and no longer get cluster headaches..
And have had multiple injuries from combat deployments. And it has helped all of them 6 shoulder surgerys lower back injuries and man it works!!