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Counterpoint: I've been taking creatine (10-15mg/day) for over 8 months and I can't say that I notice a difference at all. That said, while I think that creati

by runjake 8mo ago

Counterpoint: I've been taking creatine (10-15mg/day) for over 8 months and I can't say that I notice a difference at all. That said, while I think that creatine's effects on cognitive performance are often overstated, creatine is scientifically proven to increase brain performance in some cases[1]. And fortunately, creatine is safe and very cheap[2], so maybe worth a try. 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatine#Cognitive_performance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatine#Cognitive_performance 2. https://www.bulksupplements.com/products/creatine-monohydrate https://www.bulksupplements.com/products/creatine-monohydrat...

sigmoid10 8mo ago
Did you have problems with tiredness and concentrating? Especially after only getting very little sleep for an extended time? Or did you already consume a lot of meat? There are many factors here that could potentially make it not worth your while. As with all supplements, a good diet and lots of rest can make them little more than expensive pee. But not everyone can have a perfect diet and lots of sleep all the time. Creatine is a supplement for a very particular lifestyle.
- runjake 8mo ago
  Yep, I bet you're exactly right. > Did you have problems with tiredness and concentrating? Yes. Still do. > Especially after only getting very little sleep for an extended time? No > Or did you already consume a lot of meat? Yes. I mean, I probably eat less meat than the average American, but certainly plenty. Beef, too (high in creatine). > As with all supplements, a good diet and lots of rest can make them little more than expensive pee. Yep, this probably describes me. It's still pretty cheap, so I still do it (especially since my kids take creatine as well).
  - sigmoid10 8mo ago
    >> Especially after only getting very little sleep for an extended time? >No Then I'm not really surprised. I also see no real cognitive effects when everything is well anyways. But this one study is what I found to be the most accurate finding overall beyond enhancing muscle power: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10902318/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10902318/ It's also super easy to test yourself.

by runjake 8mo ago

sigmoid10 8mo ago

Did you have problems with tiredness and concentrating? Especially after only getting very little sleep for an extended time? Or did you already consume a lot of meat? There are many factors here that could potentially make it not worth your while. As with all supplements, a good diet and lots of rest can make them little more than expensive pee. But not everyone can have a perfect diet and lots of sleep all the time. Creatine is a supplement for a very particular lifestyle.

runjake 8mo ago
Yep, I bet you're exactly right. > Did you have problems with tiredness and concentrating? Yes. Still do. > Especially after only getting very little sleep for an extended time? No > Or did you already consume a lot of meat? Yes. I mean, I probably eat less meat than the average American, but certainly plenty. Beef, too (high in creatine). > As with all supplements, a good diet and lots of rest can make them little more than expensive pee. Yep, this probably describes me. It's still pretty cheap, so I still do it (especially since my kids take creatine as well).
- sigmoid10 8mo ago
  >> Especially after only getting very little sleep for an extended time? >No Then I'm not really surprised. I also see no real cognitive effects when everything is well anyways. But this one study is what I found to be the most accurate finding overall beyond enhancing muscle power: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10902318/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10902318/ It's also super easy to test yourself.