The Claim

Creatine monohydrate supplementation at 20g/day for eight weeks is feasible in adults with probable Alzheimer’s disease, with 95% of participants achieving at least 80% adherence as reported by self-report and caregiver-assisted tracking.

Source: 450 Eight weeks of creatine monohydrate supplementation is feasible and associated with increased brain creatine in patients with AD

What the research says

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In plain English

In adults with probable Alzheimer’s disease, taking 20 grams of creatine monohydrate daily for eight weeks was feasible, and 95% of participants followed the regimen at least 80% of the time based on self-reports and caregiver tracking.

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Creatine monohydrate supplementation at 20g/day for eight weeks is feasible in adults with probable Alzheimer’s disease, with 95% of participants achieving ≥80% adherence as reported by self-report and caregiver-assisted tracking.

Why this might work

When a person takes creatine pills, the creatine enters the bloodstream from the gut, travels to the brain, and crosses into brain cells using a specific transport system. Once inside, it builds up and stays there, increasing the brain's energy reserves.

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What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: 450 Eight weeks of creatine monohydrate supplementation is feasible and associated with increased brain creatine in patients with AD

    In a study with older adults who have Alzheimer’s, almost everyone (95%) took their daily creatine pill for eight weeks with help from family members, proving it’s doable.

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