💥 Creatine vs Sleep Deprivation: Who Wins?
Everyone knows caffeine is the go-to when you’re running on fumes…But what if your secret weapon against brain fog isn’t coffee — it’s creatine? A new study dropped in Nature’s Scientific Reports tested a massive single dose of creatine (0.35 g/kg) during 21 hours of sleep deprivation.The results? 🧠 Sharper thinking: Subjects processed information up to 24% faster on cognitive tests. ⚡ Better memory & focus: Reaction time and short-term memory stayed higher compared to placebo. 🧬 Creatine kept brain pH steady and preserved energy stores — keeping your brain “charged.” 😴 Less fatigue: Even after being awake all night, participants reported feeling less tired. In other words: creatine didn’t just help muscles — it kept the brain online when it should’ve been crashing. 🗣️ Your Turn Would you take a scoop of creatine to power through an all-nighter instead of another cup of coffee? Drop your thoughts ⬇️ and check out the full article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-54249-9