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Taking creatine might help you remember things better when you're well-rested and calm, but it won't help if you're exhausted, sleep-deprived, or at high altitude.

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Effects of creatine supplementation on memory in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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2023 Mar 10

The study found that taking creatine helps healthy people remember better, but it didn’t test people who are tired, at high altitudes, or exhausted — so we don’t know if it works the same under those stressful conditions.

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Effects of creatine supplementation on memory in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuac064

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