The Claim
Supplementation with 1500 mg/day of creatine hydrochloride for 8 weeks reduces the severity of mood swings in perimenopausal and menopausal women, based on a trend that did not reach statistical significance (p=0.06).
What the research says
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Taking 1500 mg of creatine hydrochloride daily for 8 weeks reduces the severity of mood swings in perimenopausal and menopausal women. However, the statistical analysis showed a trend that did not reach conventional significance (p=0.06).
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Supplementation with 1500 mg/day of creatine hydrochloride for 8 weeks may reduce the severity of mood swings in perimenopausal and menopausal women, with a p-value of 0.06 indicating a trend that did not reach statistical significance.
Creatine is a substance that helps cells, including brain cells, produce energy more efficiently. When perimenopausal and menopausal women take creatine supplements, creatine levels in the brain increase. This extra creatine acts like a backup battery for neurons in parts of the brain that control mood, such as the frontal lobes. With more energy available, these neurons can work better under stress, which helps stabilize mood and reduce the severity of mood swings.
What the research says
1 studyThe study tested the same dose of creatine in women going through menopause and found that it may help with mood swings, but the result wasn't strong enough to be certain—just like the claim says.
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