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Creatine & the Brain (Intelligence, Memory & Sleep Deprivation)

Snowflakes, Cancel Culture & The Fickleness of Social MediaIn this episode, I discuss how creatine can improve or benefit the human brain! I discuss several studies that have shown improvements in various domains of cognition specifically in vegetarians, children & during periods of sleep deprivation.

 

TIME POINTS

01:40 – Why vegetarians should be taking creatine

03:34 – The potential of creatine in promoting healthy brain function in older adults

09:00 – Is creatine safe for children?

10:00 – Creatine & sleep deprivation

 

REFERENCES

The influence of creatine supplementation on the cognitive functioning of vegetarians and omnivores

Effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function of healthy individuals: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Prevention of complications related to traumatic brain injury in children and adolescents with creatine administration: an open label randomized pilot study

 

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