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In older adults aged 66 to 76, taking creatine supplements is associated with a measurable improvement in memory performance compared to no supplement, but this effect is not seen in younger adults aged 11 to 31.

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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

This study found that taking creatine supplements helps older people (66–76 years old) remember things better, but doesn’t help younger people much. So yes, creatine seems to boost memory in older adults.

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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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Taking creatine supplements might help older people (66–76) remember things better, maybe because it gives their brain more energy—but it doesn’t seem to help younger people (11–31) at all.

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Studies show that taking creatine supplements does not lead to measurable improvements in memory for healthy people between the ages of 11 and 31.

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Taking creatine supplements—no matter how much, how long, or whether you're male or female—doesn't make your memory any better if you're a healthy teen or young adult.

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Studies suggest that taking creatine supplements may lead to a small improvement in memory for healthy people, but the results vary widely across studies and some studies have methodological limitations.

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Taking creatine supplements at 10 or 20 grams per day for six weeks does not improve how quickly healthy young adults process information, remember events, or make decisions.

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