Anyone interested in weight training knows that creatine monohydrate helps increase muscle mass and strength, at least in those who respond to the supplement. But it could also be good for the brain.
This raises a very important compound in cellular energy, called phosphocreatine, and also improves the function of mitochondria, which are the body’s energy core.
Creatine increases brain metabolism and has proven effective in treating neurological diseases such as amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis.
Researchers at Yale University found that creatine supplementation, specifically 20 grams a day for 7 days, improved energy metabolism in the brain.
Therefore, creatine monohydrate could help protect the brain from injury by increasing the metabolic energy supply and metabolic capacity. In turn, it could also prevent cognitive decline related to mental fatigue.