Can creatine help your mental health? Here's what the latest evidence says
Once a supplement favored mainly by fitness fanatics, creatine has quickly become one of the most widely used dietary add-ons in the world.
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Creatine
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Popular sports supplement may help shield the brain from damage linked to gut inflammation
The gut-brain axis is a two-way biochemical hotline, with messages zipping back and forth all day long. When the gut is chronically inflamed, inflammatory signals travel through the body to the brain and trigger neuroinflammation. ...
Creatine may preserve muscle during weight loss while boosting strength
Creatine has become one of the most talked-about supplements for building muscle, boosting performance and supporting healthy aging. New research from Texas A&M University suggests its potential benefits may be especially ...
Sep 19, 2026
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Could creatine help depression? What five clinical trials show so far
Could the same supplement many people take to build muscle also help treat depression?
Jul 1, 2026
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Creatine may supercharge immune cells that are key to fighting cancer
Creatine, the organic acid that is popularly taken as a supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, supercharges a critical class of immune cells that activate and prepare the body's key cancer-fighters, according to new UCLA ...
Jun 5, 2026
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Creatine improves physical performance but does not necessarily reduce inflammation, finds study
Creatine, one of the most popular supplements among gym-goers and athletes, does not appear to have the anti-inflammatory effect that many imagine. This conclusion comes from a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted ...
May 18, 2026
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Steroid use falls, but creatine use climbs rapidly, study shows
U.S. teens report far less anabolic steroid use than they did two decades ago, but creatine use has risen rapidly in recent years, according to a new University of Michigan study. Combined with declining perceptions of steroid ...
May 14, 2026
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Creatine is claimed to benefit body and mind: The potential benefits and limitations of the popular supplement
Creatine, a compound often associated with gym-goers and athletes, has long been touted as a performance-enhancing supplement. But beyond the hype, what does science actually reveal about its effects on the body and mind?
May 3, 2026
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TikTok's muscle dream is a nightmare for young men
New Australian research has found that popular fitness and supplement videos on TikTok can leave young men feeling worse about their fitness and nutrition, and increase their interest in using muscle‑building supplements.
Apr 29, 2026
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Supplements for menopause: Here's what the evidence actually says
Social media is saturated with menopause solutions: powders for brain fog, gummies for sleep or capsules promising hormonal balance. Supplements such as magnesium, lion's mane, creatine and collagen are being marketed as ...
Apr 23, 2026
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