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Scientists found that the creatine supplement millions take for muscle gains is quietly raising brain energy levels and slowing early Alzheimer's cognitive decline by 30%
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A small 2025 single-arm pilot (n=20, no placebo) of 20g/day creatine in Alzheimer's patients found ~11% higher brain creatine and gains on some cognitive tests. No published controlled trial supports a 30% slowing of decline. Larger RCTs needed.
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