The Claim

Six weeks of creatine supplementation at 10 or 20 grams per day has no significant effect on cognitive performance in processing speed, episodic memory, or executive function in healthy young adults aged 19–33.

Source: Dose–Response of Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Healthy Young Adults

What the research says

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Supports
53score
Challenges
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Description
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In plain English

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.

See the scientific wording

Six weeks of creatine supplementation at 10 or 20 grams per day does not significantly improve cognitive performance in processing speed, episodic memory, or executive function in healthy young adults aged 19–33, suggesting that under these conditions, creatine does not enhance cognition despite its role in brain energy metabolism.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Dose–Response of Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Healthy Young Adults

    This study gave young adults creatine pills for six weeks and found no improvement in their memory, focus, or how fast they think — even with higher doses. So, creatine doesn't seem to make your brain work better in these areas.

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