Study Claims Creatine Increases Brain Power
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010A study by researchers at the University of Sydney and Macquarie University in Australia claims that creatine can increase an individual’s working memory and general intelligence.
No doubt you’ve heard about the benefits creatine can provide for powerlifting and especially bulking up, it’s pretty cool to see some ancillary benefits to go with it. The last paragraph is a good point, however:
Long term supplementation with creatine has yet to be declared truly safe as there have been reported effects on glucose homeostasis (the regulation of blood sugar levels) and potential subjects with a medical history of diabetes were excluded from the experiment. In addition taking the supplement can have some antisocial effects. “To be frank taking the supplement can make you a considerably less ‘fragrant’ person,” says Dr. Rae. “However creatine supplementation may be of use to those requiring boosted mental performance in the short term – for example university students.”
As with any supplements I take, I try to cycle out creatine use every few months or so. If you’re eating a diet high in meats, you should be getting a solid amount of creatine anyway.
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