According to NCBI, “Although the brain represents only 2 percent of total body weight, it uses approximately 20 percent of the body’s energy. As the brain requires significant ATP turnover to maintain membrane potentials and signaling capacity…” Creatine is an amino acid that when metabolized, it becomes the gasoline that the brain and body needs to perform daily functions. Additionally, NCBI suggested that creatine could be considered for treating Neurological disorders by saying, “There is growing evidence that creatine may be of value in the treatment of a number of neurological conditions, including congenital creatine deficiency syndromes, age-related cognitive decline (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease), and neurodegenerative diseases.” Creatine can protect against neurological disease, which is why you might find some people using it who have a neurological condition or just suffered a brain injury. With that said, creatine provides neurological energy, which the brain needs to repair itself after injury, and it provides the body with the extra fuel it needs to recover after a traumatic injury. While creatine might be beneficial for the brain, this nutrient also causes weight gain and bloating, so be careful.
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In another article, NCBI states how creatine is resistant against depression, acommon TBI side-effect, by saying, “Preliminary evidence suggests that creatine, an ergogenic compound known to promote cell survival and influence the production and usage of energy in the brain, can improve mood in treatment-resistant patients.” Creatine promotes cell survival in the brain which can have a positive impact on your mood, outlook, and overall well-being.
SOURCES OF CREATINE
Supplements in forms of crystallized powder, tablets, or capsules
Red meat
Fish
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