You've likely heard (or even experimented) with supplementing with creatine to enhance your exercising capacity. It is well documented that creatine supplementation of anywhere between 5 grams per day to 20 grams per day alongside a resistance training program has been shown to improve muscle size, muscle strength, or a combination of the two. But does the brain use creatine for normal functioning? If you asked me this question 6 months ago, I would respond "I have no idea." After some research and diving into this paper that answer has quickly changed. In this episode we'll dive into a recommended dosage of creatine supplementation, what the purported positive effects are, and how you may consider experimenting with creatine to enhance your cognitive capacity.
