How often does something good for your health end up even better than you thought. Normally, results for things like supplements and dietary choices are limited, or barely noticeable. But it's nice to see the opposite happen, as pointed out by a study on the use of a popular muscle gain supplement.
According to this article:
"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%."
As they explain, this supplement creatine is taken by tens of millions of people around the world, but the cognitive benefits have never really been advertised as a side effect.
The article further explains how this apparent side effect works:
"Creatine plays a critical role in the energy metabolism of brain cells. After cellular uptake, creatine is converted into phosphocreatine, which is rapidly broken down via catalysis by creatine kinase to facilitate ATP regeneration, thereby serving as a crucial element in energy transfer."
Great to know! Of course, this is not medical advice, so before considering using any health supplement, make sure to check with a medical professional.
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