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Joe recently told Elon

"Creatine makes you smarter. Helps with sleep. Lots of cognitive benefits, even performance when sleep-deprived. No downsides, it's naturally in food"

Creatine might be a secret reason why others are outworking you

5 Ways Creatine Will Upgrade Your Life:

Creatine is a natural compound, found in muscle cells, that provides energy for both the body and brain.

It's not just for those seeking physical performance. Every adult should take creatine—no matter their age or profession.

Here's Dr. Daniel Amen on why:

Before we get to the benefits, we must tackle 2 CRUCIAL questions that are on everyone's mind when it comes to creatine

So you can make a well-informed choice for yourself and your family.

1. DOES CREATINE HARM YOUR KIDNEYS

When you eat protein or train, creatine provides fuel and building blocks for muscle repair, and in doing so a byproduct called creatinine is formed.

Doctors test your creatinine levels to gauge kidney function.

High creatinine = Kidneys not filtering it out properly = Possible kidney issues

It's a sensible and accurate test... for people who do NOT supplement creatine.

But for those who do supplement creatine, this test produces false positives for kidney damage.

Creatine supplementation raises creatine levels, resulting in more creatinine

But tests are not calibrated to account for this.

As a result, the data gets misinterpreted, giving rise to the 'creatine damages kidneys' narrative.

It's a narrative we know to be untrue because...

The impact of creatine on kidney function has been studied directly.

The International Society of Sports Nutrition studied the effect of HIGH doses of creatine (up to 30g/day for 5 years) and found it to have no harmful effects on healthy kidneys.

You can rest easy.

Now, let’s dive into the second big question

2. WHAT IS THE IDEAL CREATINE DOSE?

Well this isn't entirely clear. There are two schools of thought on this:

i. 5G/DAY IS ALL YOU NEED

Backed by: Greg Nickols—powerlifter, Stronger By Science podcast host

ii. FOR ANYONE <180LBS: 5G
FOR ANYONE >180LBS: 5-10G

Backed by: Andrew Huberman

You'll have to pick your camp. Whose side are you on? (share below let's get a discussion going)

Now that you know the essentials

Here are 5 key reasons why you should be taking creatine—even if you don't care about physical performance:

1. Supports Mood & Mental Health

Brain energy metabolism is often impaired by depression.

By improving brain energy production and utilization, creatine improves mood and reduces depressive symptoms. Research shows that 8 weeks of supplementation can reduce depression by 50%.

2. Boosts Brainpower

Creatine improves the metabolic efficiency of brain cells, causing sharper focus and faster thinking speed.

This is a game-changer for anyone aiming to stay sharp, especially as they get older.

3. Improves Evening Alertness

Your brain needs tons of energy to stay sharp.

Creatine increases ATP. It provides more energy for both your muscles & brain, and counters brain fog when you’re underslept or just feeling that evening slump.

4. Supports Fat Loss

All my clients take creatine. It reduces muscle inflammation & speeds up recovery (female clients notice mood improvements too).

Clients have less sore days—and this makes them more consistent. The end result: they shed pounds faster and feel great doing it

5. Promotes Healthy Aging

Creatine helps protect the brain from cognitive decline while preserving muscle mass as you age. We NOW KNOW that muscle is an endocrine organ—releasing myokines that are vital to your overall health.

The more muscle you have the better.

Creatine’s benefits are huge, but to see the best results, you need consistency, the right plan, and confidence that your efforts will pay off.

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