Although creatine has been mostly studied as an ergogenic aid for exercise, training, and
sport, several health and potential therapeutic benefits have been reported. This is because …

While the vast majority of research involving creatine supplementation has focused on
skeletal muscle, there is a small body of accumulating research that has focused on creatine …

Some dietary supplements are recommended to athletes based on data that supports
improved exercise performance. Other dietary supplements are not ergogenic per se, but …

There is a robust and compelling body of evidence supporting the ergogenic and
therapeutic role of creatine supplementation in muscle. Beyond these well-described effects …

Science and Practice of Strength Training is a favorite book among strength and
conditioning professionals. Now in a third edition, it offers upgraded artwork, updates based …

Cognitive function defines performance in objective tasks that require conscious mental
effort. Extreme environments, namely heat, hypoxia, and cold can all alter human cognitive …

There is emerging interest regarding the potential beneficial effects of creatine
supplementation on indices of brain health and function. Creatine supplementation can …

Background and aims Creatine is a supplement used by sportsmen to increase athletic
performance by improving energy supply to muscle tissues. It is also an essential brain …

The ergogenic and therapeutic effects of increasing muscle creatine by supplementation are
well-recognized. It appears that similar benefits to brain function and cognitive processing …

Context From an energy perspective, the brain is very metabolically demanding. It is well
documented that creatine plays a key role in brain bioenergetics. There is some evidence …