Primary Research · 2018
Effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function of healthy individuals: a systematic review of 6 randomized controlled trials
Avgerinos et al. · Experimental Gerontology, 2018
Key finding
Meta-analysis of 6 RCTs showing creatine improved short-term memory and reasoning in healthy adults, especially under stress/sleep deprivation.
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