Creatine for your brain? A surprising connection to mental health

If you’ve ever tossed creatine into your smoothie to support strength or muscle recovery, you might be getting more than just a workout boost.

A recent study shared by Dr. Peter Attia really caught my attention: researchers found that adding 5g/day of creatine to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) led to significantly better outcomes for people with depression, compared to CBT alone.

Let that sink in — creatine, a supplement most often associated with lifting heavier or sprinting faster, might also be supporting our brains.

This aligns with what Dr. Attia often says: creatine is one of the most well-studied, safest, and most affordable supplements out there. Many of us already have it sitting next to our protein powder, and now it might offer benefits beyond just the gym.

It’s early days for this research, but it adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests creatine could be part of a more holistic approach to energy, mood, and mental health.

Of course, CBT on its own can be life-changing — but if a simple daily supplement can help it work even better? That’s a conversation worth having.

I've been using Con-Cret Creatine HCl since the fall. It's one of the few supplements where I noticed a real difference. Within a couple of weeks, I noticed an improved mood (winter takes a TOLL on my mental health), quicker recovery, fewer aches and pains, and even better quality sleep.

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