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Creatine is probably not harming our kidneys. Studies using doses up to 11 grams per day for a year have found no harmful effects on kidney, liver, or cardiovascular markers in healthy people. Yet the “creatine ruins your kidneys” myth refuses to die. Even some healthcare professionals still repeat... it. Creatine breaks down into creatinine, which shows up on blood tests. If you supplement with creatine, your creatinine levels can go up, but that doesn’t automatically mean your kidneys are failing. It often just means… you’re taking creatine. If you take creatine and your lab work shows elevated creatinine, it’s often a false alarm, not a sign your kidneys are shot. A more reliable marker of kidney function to use when taking creatine is cystatin C. Creatine has plenty of debates around it. But at this point, in healthy people using reasonable doses, “it wrecks your kidneys” shouldn’t be one of them.show more

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Creatine isn’t harming your kidneys The idea that it does stems from a common metabolic byproduct: creatinine When you supplement with creatine, some of it naturally metabolizes into creatinine (which standard lab tests flag as a possible sign of kidney dysfunction) So if you’re supplementing with creatine, higher blood creatinine is expected and harmless (it’s not kidney damage) For a much more accurate picture of kidney function, consider measuring cystatin C

Creatine isn’t harming your kidneys The idea that it does stems from a common metabolic byproduct: creatinine When you supplement with creatine, some of it naturally metabolizes into creatinine (which standard lab tests flag as a possible sign of kidney dysfunction) So if you’re supplementing with creatine, higher blood creatinine is expected and harmless (it’s not kidney damage) For a much more accurate picture of kidney function, consider measuring cystatin C

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-Creatine is safe. -Creatine will help you build and maintain muscle. -Creatine will help your brain function better. -Women should supplement with creatine. -Children should supplement with creatine. -Creatine will decrease your risk of injury, illness, and reduce time to fatigue. -Yes, you should use creatine. No creatine is not a steroid. Share this with someone who isn't supplementing with creatine!

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193,122 views • 1 year ago

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Taking 10 grams of creatine daily may boost brain creatine levels twice as effectively as lower doses (like 2-4 grams) While 5 grams saturates muscles, research shows higher doses (i.e., 10 grams) allow creatine to "spill over" into the brain, improving mental clarity and energy Rhonda has personally noticed that at 10 grams daily, her typical mid-afternoon energy crash disappears Creatine isn't just for muscles; your brain needs it too

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48,397 views • 10 months ago

drink your creatine 💪🏻 creatine is one of the most studied supplements. it is safe to take, and you should take 5g a day. creatine helps with the transfer of energy in the muscle, and aids in recovery. i am drinking @cellucor ‘s blue raspberry flavored creatine! use ‘Miranda’ when you shop 🛍️

drink your creatine 💪🏻 creatine is one of the most studied supplements. it is safe to take, and you should take 5g a day. creatine helps with the transfer of energy in the muscle, and aids in recovery. i am drinking @cellucor ‘s blue raspberry flavored creatine! use ‘Miranda’ when you shop 🛍️

Miranda Cohen

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Creatine is for Brain Power, not Just Muscle Power A New RCT just dropped looking at creatine hydrochloride (HCl) and creatine ethyl ester (CEE) on cognitive outcomes (PMID: 40854087). Researchers gave perimenopausal women 8 weeks of either low-dose creatine HCl (750 mg or 1.5 g / day), a blend of HCl + CEE, or placebo. 👉 The 1.5 g HCl group showed small but significant improvements in reaction time and even a ~16% increase in frontal brain creatine levels on MRS scans. The HCl + CEE combo didn’t outperform HCl alone. All forms were well-tolerated and there were no serious side effects. The results add to growing evidence that creatine supports cognition—not just strength, hypertrophy, and power—but let’s keep perspective: ⚠️ Creatine ethyl ester has consistently underperformed in bioavailability studies. Multiple head-to-head trials show it’s rapidly degraded to creatinine in the gut and fails to meaningfully raise muscle creatine compared to creatine monohydrate (PMID:19228401). Creatine HCl seems to dissolve better in water and some anecdotal reports claim it’s easier on digestion for some people, but so far there’s no solid evidence it improves muscle or brain creatine stores beyond what you get with monohydrate. Bottom line: this study is promising for the cognitive benefits of creatine overall, but it doesn’t change the main recommendation Creatine monohydrate is still the gold standard. It’s the form used in hundreds of human RCTs, proven to raise muscle and brain creatine, and it’s cheap. Until stronger data show otherwise, save your money and stick with monohydrate.

Creatine is for Brain Power, not Just Muscle Power A New RCT just dropped looking at creatine hydrochloride (HCl) and creatine ethyl ester (CEE) on cognitive outcomes (PMID: 40854087). Researchers gave perimenopausal women 8 weeks of either low-dose creatine HCl (750 mg or 1.5 g / day), a blend of HCl + CEE, or placebo. 👉 The 1.5 g HCl group showed small but significant improvements in reaction time and even a ~16% increase in frontal brain creatine levels on MRS scans. The HCl + CEE combo didn’t outperform HCl alone. All forms were well-tolerated and there were no serious side effects. The results add to growing evidence that creatine supports cognition—not just strength, hypertrophy, and power—but let’s keep perspective: ⚠️ Creatine ethyl ester has consistently underperformed in bioavailability studies. Multiple head-to-head trials show it’s rapidly degraded to creatinine in the gut and fails to meaningfully raise muscle creatine compared to creatine monohydrate (PMID:19228401). Creatine HCl seems to dissolve better in water and some anecdotal reports claim it’s easier on digestion for some people, but so far there’s no solid evidence it improves muscle or brain creatine stores beyond what you get with monohydrate. Bottom line: this study is promising for the cognitive benefits of creatine overall, but it doesn’t change the main recommendation Creatine monohydrate is still the gold standard. It’s the form used in hundreds of human RCTs, proven to raise muscle and brain creatine, and it’s cheap. Until stronger data show otherwise, save your money and stick with monohydrate.

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When your brain is under stress, that's when creatine supplementation is most effective Unlike your muscles, your brain creates its own creatine and limits external uptake through a strict blood-brain barrier. But when faced with sleep deprivation, aging, or intense mental stress, the brain opens up—allowing supplemental creatine to boost memory and cognition Research suggests high doses—around 20 grams daily—are most effective at rapidly increasing brain creatine stores under these conditions

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Use creatine to protect your brain from head injuries: Repeated head injuries can lead to second-impact syndrome, where a subsequent injury before full recovery causes rapid and potentially permanent brain damage. This is a significant risk for athletes, military, or anyone prone to traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussions. But here's the good news: research has shown that creatine supplementation can help mitigate the damage caused by second-impact syndrome. In fact, studies have found that creatine depletion prior to additional impacts can worsen the damage to your brain. So, what should you do? If you do experience a head injury, it's essential to replenish your creatine stores as quickly as possible. Creatine monohydrate is a good option, as it's the most researched and widely used form in studies, and it's also one of the most affordable and available options. Creating a regular creatine supplementation routine can be beneficial for overall health and wellness, regardless of your risk level for head injuries. You can obtain creatine through both food sources and supplements. While it is possible to get creatine from food, particularly from meat sources (which contain around 400-600mg of creatine per 100g or 3.5oz serving), it can be challenging to achieve the high dosages needed through diet alone. Most studies on creatine monohydrate for brain injuries have used high dosages of around 20g per day, which is significantly higher than the typical dosages used for performance benefits. As a preventative measure, a daily dose of 5-10g may be sufficient for most people. However, if you know you'll be at risk of exposure to head impacts, you may want to increase your dosage to 20-30g per day for a week, split into multiple doses. Remember, the primary goal should always be to minimize the number of head impacts and injuries in the first place.

Use creatine to protect your brain from head injuries: Repeated head injuries can lead to second-impact syndrome, where a subsequent injury before full recovery causes rapid and potentially permanent brain damage. This is a significant risk for athletes, military, or anyone prone to traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussions. But here's the good news: research has shown that creatine supplementation can help mitigate the damage caused by second-impact syndrome. In fact, studies have found that creatine depletion prior to additional impacts can worsen the damage to your brain. So, what should you do? If you do experience a head injury, it's essential to replenish your creatine stores as quickly as possible. Creatine monohydrate is a good option, as it's the most researched and widely used form in studies, and it's also one of the most affordable and available options. Creating a regular creatine supplementation routine can be beneficial for overall health and wellness, regardless of your risk level for head injuries. You can obtain creatine through both food sources and supplements. While it is possible to get creatine from food, particularly from meat sources (which contain around 400-600mg of creatine per 100g or 3.5oz serving), it can be challenging to achieve the high dosages needed through diet alone. Most studies on creatine monohydrate for brain injuries have used high dosages of around 20g per day, which is significantly higher than the typical dosages used for performance benefits. As a preventative measure, a daily dose of 5-10g may be sufficient for most people. However, if you know you'll be at risk of exposure to head impacts, you may want to increase your dosage to 20-30g per day for a week, split into multiple doses. Remember, the primary goal should always be to minimize the number of head impacts and injuries in the first place.

Andy Galpin, PhD

137,470 views • 1 year ago

Creatine is the most underrated PED on the planet. You call it “natural,” but your muscles say otherwise. 30 days on creatine and you’re stronger, fuller, heavier… and technically enhanced. So are you still natty? or just underdosed? 👀 #Creatine #FitnessDebate #NattyOrNot Disclaimer: This is for education, entertainment, and harm reduction purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional

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Taking 10 grams of creatine daily might elevate your brain's creatine stores twice as much compared to lower doses (2–4 grams) While 5 grams per day saturates muscles, higher doses (~10 grams daily) allow creatine to "spill over" into the brain, bones, and immune system Neuroimaging studies confirm this 10-gram dose significantly boosts brain energy, improving mitochondrial function in areas critical for mood, memory, and cognition Under severe stress—like sleep deprivation—higher doses (25–30 grams) rapidly increase brain creatine and high-energy phosphates, reversing cognitive deficits and even enhancing brain function beyond normal rested levels

Taking 10 grams of creatine daily might elevate your brain's creatine stores twice as much compared to lower doses (2–4 grams) While 5 grams per day saturates muscles, higher doses (~10 grams daily) allow creatine to "spill over" into the brain, bones, and immune system Neuroimaging studies confirm this 10-gram dose significantly boosts brain energy, improving mitochondrial function in areas critical for mood, memory, and cognition Under severe stress—like sleep deprivation—higher doses (25–30 grams) rapidly increase brain creatine and high-energy phosphates, reversing cognitive deficits and even enhancing brain function beyond normal rested levels

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5. Improves kidney function: Healthy kidneys are essential for filtering toxins from the blood. Baking soda helps balance the acids in your blood, which takes some of the pressure off your kidneys. In people with reduced kidney function, it can even delay the progression.

5. Improves kidney function: Healthy kidneys are essential for filtering toxins from the blood. Baking soda helps balance the acids in your blood, which takes some of the pressure off your kidneys. In people with reduced kidney function, it can even delay the progression.

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Creatine isn’t just for muscles—it rapidly improves brain function when you're sleep-deprived Research shows a single high dose (0.35 g/kg, around 25 g for a 70 kg person) dramatically boosts brain creatine levels in just three hours This can significantly boost memory and cognition, even after just one night of poor sleep When you're running on empty, creatine gives your brain the immediate edge it needs

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$Creatine isn’t just for athletes. A growing body of scientific evidence now shows creatine helps preserve muscle during aging, maintains bone density, improves cognition (especially during stress), and speeds muscle recovery after intense exercise. To explore the mechanisms, optimal dosing strategies, and practical considerations, and more, I invited a leading creatine researcher Dr. Darren Candow (Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, FISSN) onto the podcast. Even if you’re not an athlete—or you’ve dismissed creatine as a muscle supplement—you need to listen to this episode. Links to YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify in the comments. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:56 - What makes creatine effective for exercise performance? 4:23 - The loss of explosive power with aging 5:59 - How creatine speeds up recovery between sets 8:36 - Two ways creatine boosts muscle strength 10:34 - Why creatine might not speed typical weight-training recovery 13:01 - Anti-catabolic effects 13:38 - Why do men and women respond differently? 15:12 - Dietary creatine vs. supplementation 15:59 - Is creatine supplementation necessary—or optional? 17:27 - Why plant-based may benefit most 18:38 - Should creatine dosage change with age? 19:23 - Loading vs. daily dosing 22:20 - Why 5 grams might not be enough—other tissues 24:11 - Can creatine prevent bone loss—even without weight training? 24:32 - How creatine supports osteoblast activity 26:13 - Preventing hip fractures with creatine 28:55 - Creatine vs. bisphosphonates 32:43 - Why creatine isn’t just for weightlifters 35:14 - Why stressed brains benefit most 37:19 - Why brain aging accelerates demand 40:16 - Why 10g per day might be the optimal dose 42:07 - Why creatine counteracts sleep deprivation 45:16 - Before vs. after concussion 47:39 - Should dosage be adjusted by weight? 49:01 - Does creatine improve sleep on training days? 51:56 - Creatine for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s 53:29 - Can creatine help with depression and anxiety? 56:46 - Creatine and glutamine for preventing respiratory illness 59:02 - Why creatine may enhance endothelial health and circulation 1:00:26 - Creatine’s role in cardiometabolic health 1:02:07 - When does loading actually make sense? 1:03:12 - Preserving muscle and enhancing recovery after injury 1:06:07 - Is creatine effective without exercise? 1:08:23 - Why creatine might improve male fertility 1:10:19 - Is it safe for children? 1:13:43 - Creatine supplementation during pregnancy 1:15:15 - Could creatine boost motor skills in kids? 1:15:55 - Creatine monohydrate vs. the rest 1:20:37 - How to avoid digestive issues with creatine supplementation 1:23:18 - Does timing matter—and should you cycle it? 1:24:54 - Should you take creatine every day—or only workout days? 1:25:39 - Why caffeine might blunt the effects 1:28:43 - Does creatine increase body fat—or is that a myth? 1:29:30 - Preventing cramps (the hydration myth) 1:30:55 - Why creatine won’t damage your kidneys 1:33:21 - Why creatine is linked (wrongly?) to baldness 1:36:44 - Debunking myths—sleep, cancer, urination 1:40:01 - How creatine affects homocysteine levels 1:42:54 - Creatine and protein—the ideal post-workout pair? 1:45:48 - How to pick the best creatine supplement 1:48:08 - What to know about micronized creatine$

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463,757 views • 1 year ago

5. Improves kidney function: Healthy kidneys are essential for filtering toxins from the blood. Baking soda helps balance the acids in your blood, which takes some of the pressure off your kidneys. In people with reduced kidney function, it can even delay the progression of the disease.

5. Improves kidney function: Healthy kidneys are essential for filtering toxins from the blood. Baking soda helps balance the acids in your blood, which takes some of the pressure off your kidneys. In people with reduced kidney function, it can even delay the progression of the disease.

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Beware of most creatine gummies. Recent third-party testing found that 2/3 of creatine gummy brands contained virtually no creatine, despite label claims. Several brands advertised 5 g of creatine per serving, but testing found most delivered <0.5% of the stated amount. Only two brands actually matched (or exceeded) what they claimed. Gummies are often a bad delivery system in general, not just for creatine. Manufacturing heat and processing can degrade sensitive compounds and reduce biological activity. You’re also paying for sugar, fillers, and convenience, not potency. Plus, if you’re aiming for a meaningful daily dose (e.g., 10–20 g/day), that’s a lot of gummies. Creatine monohydrate powder is still the gold standard for those who want to supplement.

Beware of most creatine gummies. Recent third-party testing found that 2/3 of creatine gummy brands contained virtually no creatine, despite label claims. Several brands advertised 5 g of creatine per serving, but testing found most delivered <0.5% of the stated amount. Only two brands actually matched (or exceeded) what they claimed. Gummies are often a bad delivery system in general, not just for creatine. Manufacturing heat and processing can degrade sensitive compounds and reduce biological activity. You’re also paying for sugar, fillers, and convenience, not potency. Plus, if you’re aiming for a meaningful daily dose (e.g., 10–20 g/day), that’s a lot of gummies. Creatine monohydrate powder is still the gold standard for those who want to supplement.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick

436,750 views • 6 months ago

Why I upped my creatine dose to 10 grams per day. I used to take 5 grams of creatine daily, which provides solid benefits for muscle strength and performance (when combined with resistance training). Recently, I increased my dose to 10 grams, and here’s why I made the switch. Research suggests that 10 grams of creatine per day may offer additional advantages, particularly for brain health. Studies show that this higher dose increases creatine levels in areas like the grey matter, white matter, and thalamus more effectively than lower doses, such as 4 grams, over an 8-week period. This is likely due to a "spillover effect", where excess creatine benefits the brain once muscles are fully saturated. While 5 grams is effective for physical performance, 10 grams seems to provide a broader range of benefits, including potential cognitive support and bone health. If you’re considering creatine supplementation and want to maximize its effects, a 10-gram daily dose could be worth exploring.

Why I upped my creatine dose to 10 grams per day. I used to take 5 grams of creatine daily, which provides solid benefits for muscle strength and performance (when combined with resistance training). Recently, I increased my dose to 10 grams, and here’s why I made the switch. Research suggests that 10 grams of creatine per day may offer additional advantages, particularly for brain health. Studies show that this higher dose increases creatine levels in areas like the grey matter, white matter, and thalamus more effectively than lower doses, such as 4 grams, over an 8-week period. This is likely due to a "spillover effect", where excess creatine benefits the brain once muscles are fully saturated. While 5 grams is effective for physical performance, 10 grams seems to provide a broader range of benefits, including potential cognitive support and bone health. If you’re considering creatine supplementation and want to maximize its effects, a 10-gram daily dose could be worth exploring.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick

331,381 views • 11 months ago

4. Supplement creatine. Everyone thought it was just for your muscles and you should take 5g a day. But the latest research shows that it supercharges your brain if you take 10g a day. You have more mental energy and a lower risk of depression and neurodegenerative diseases.

4. Supplement creatine. Everyone thought it was just for your muscles and you should take 5g a day. But the latest research shows that it supercharges your brain if you take 10g a day. You have more mental energy and a lower risk of depression and neurodegenerative diseases.

Andrew Panella

302,002 views • 11 months ago

What Happens To Your Body If You Take Creatine Every Day

What Happens To Your Body If You Take Creatine Every Day

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321,753 views • 3 months ago

Timing your creatine isn’t essential—but cycling it might be a mistake. Precise timing around workouts doesn’t drastically change results. But if you want to optimize absorption, taking it within an hour before or after exercise could help due to increased blood flow and nutrient transport from muscle contractions. What’s essential (and often overlooked) is consistent daily use, because fully saturated muscles allow creatine to benefit other tissues like your brain and bones. The ideal dose? 10g/day is probably best.

Timing your creatine isn’t essential—but cycling it might be a mistake. Precise timing around workouts doesn’t drastically change results. But if you want to optimize absorption, taking it within an hour before or after exercise could help due to increased blood flow and nutrient transport from muscle contractions. What’s essential (and often overlooked) is consistent daily use, because fully saturated muscles allow creatine to benefit other tissues like your brain and bones. The ideal dose? 10g/day is probably best.

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53,353 views • 1 year ago