Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Emerging Health Benefits of Creatine Supplements
Sep 17, 2025
Discover the surprising benefits of creatine beyond athletic performance! It's a powerful ally for brain function, especially for older adults and those facing cognitive challenges like Alzheimer's. Learn how creatine supports recovery from stress and illness, making it beneficial for individuals with long COVID. The discussion includes practical advice on daily supplementation and dietary sources like grass-fed red meat. Plus, find out how combining creatine with resistance training can enhance muscle growth and resilience against frailty.
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Creatine Stabilizes Cellular Energy
- Creatine buffers and regenerates ATP to stabilize energy during spikes in demand.
- Restoring creatine improves thinking, strength, and recovery when production falls with age.
Brain Benefits In Aging Adults
- Trials show creatine raises brain creatine and improves memory and executive function in older adults.
- Increasing cellular energy capacity makes thinking and learning more efficient.
Support During Mitochondrial Stress
- Creatine helps ATP availability when mitochondria are impaired, easing symptoms of brain fog and exercise intolerance.
- It has a strong safety profile, making it practical during recovery from viral illnesses.