Powder-form creatine supplements are associated with a small but measurable improvement in memory test scores, while capsule-form creatine shows no such improvement, suggesting the physical form of the supplement may affect its impact on memory.

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

Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

2023 Mar 10

This study found that taking creatine supplements helped people, especially older adults, remember things better. Even though it didn’t check if powder works better than capsules, it still shows creatine helps memory.

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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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