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Let's talk about creatine. I think some of the information in the latter half of this cast will suprise some people. Creatine, is by far, the most researched and studied supplement on the market. There are thousands of studies about creatine and it's effects on the body. I saw a thread in /fitness a few days ago where someone was asking whether or not they should take creatine and the replies were a mixed bag and honestly some of the replies were not great information. The biggest concern about creatine is that it could cause damage to kidneys because it's hard to process. While this is partially true, creatine poses almost zero threat to your kidneys unless you're severely dehydrated. You should be drinking a lot of water to begin with and if you do, this shouldn't concern you at all.
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Let's get to the obvious, your muscles. 95% of creatine is directed to your muscles, creatine helps rapidly regenerate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), an organic compound in our bodies that gives cells the energy they need to function. This means more reps in the gym, more miles on the road or the trail, higher output in general. Now let's get to the part that no one talks about, that other 5%. That 5% is stored in other tissue, including the brain. There have been tons of studies. I will link an article I pulled some info from with links to studies that show creatine increases cognitive function.
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"Taking creatine has been shown to significantly improve cognitive function and decision-making, particularly in vegetarians. Around 8 grams of creatine taken daily for five days has been shown to reduce mental fatigue associated with task repetition, and higher doses (20 grams) may improve brain-muscle-related fatigue. This further highlights that creatine could be beneficial to enhancing the quality of your workouts." I personally think if you take one single supplement, it should be creatine monohydrate. https://www.essex.ac.uk/blog/posts/2023/01/19/creatine-supplements-what-the-research-says-about-how-they-can-help-you-get-in-shape If you're not convinced, Google "cognitive benefits of creatine" you can spend all day reading about it.
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