Creatine: The bodybuilding supplement that boosts brainpower

[k_buddy762]

I've taken this daily for 30 years.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250523-the-surprising-health-benefits-of-taking-creatine-powder

Creatine is often taken by people looking to build muscle. Now scientists are investigating the effects this chemical has on our cognition and mood.

If you've heard of creatine, it's likely because it's one of the most well-researched supplements. It has long been associated with improved endurance and performance during exercise, and is commonly taken in the form of creatine monohydrate by bodybuilders. But the compound isn't just potentially useful to those looking to expand their muscles.

Creatine is a vital chemical ingredient in our bodies, where it is produced naturally within the liver, kidneys and pancreas and stored in our muscles and brains. The creatine we produce typically isn't enough for our total requirements on its own, so most people also rely on sources in their diet – certain foods, such as meat and oily fish, are rich in this nutrient.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Good news about oily fish, my favourite for taste & health. Natural sources are better than supplements

(I do take a one-a-day type vits & mins.)

Natural sources (also known as good food) bring along a suite of nutrients that are welcome to the body, enhance absorption, and provide precursors and adjuncts. Supplements are usually one or two items, a little like single-sourcing parts from China. The analogy of monoculture in agriculture and information bubbles also comes to mind.

I don't think supplements are bad, per se, but just not my choice. Certainly for some goals and to fix specific deficits they have uses.