Comment by darthbanane
6 months ago
Was expecting the article to mention creatine which interacts with ATP. It's a supplement that's so well studied that almost everyone should take it, even if you don't workout at all. In my experience it has helped tremendously with mental endurance (n=1 but there are some studies that support it, especially in older people with cognitive decline).
Creatine ruins my sleep Find myself getting up multiple times a night to pee.
Even once is rare unless I've been out drinking for the night.
That's interesting. I'm having the same problem. I usually have it after my workout in the evening. Should I try moving it to earlier in the day?
In my experience, it's the workout itself that ruins sleep when it's in the evening. My theory is that it's because of the adrenaline generated by muscle strain.
I take it first thing in the morning and only have this issue early in the day. I don't know if that has some effect on its efficacy but it is more convenient for me.
> that almost everyone should take it
I can see why every vegetarian should take it. But if you eat meat regularly, your creatine stores will be at a level where you'd probably only see a cognitive benefit at times of sleep deprivation. But if you're regularly sleep-deprived, then you'd do best by addressing your sleep issues.
Creatine monohydrate (and seemingly HCL too, though not tested long term) kind of makes me constipated. I'd like to take it, because I lift weights quite often, but it just messes with my stomach too much.
How much are you taking?
5 grams a day, personally, based on a large body of evidence that it is a good amount.
> personally
You’re not having someone else take it for you?
Second anecdote, I take between 10 and 15 grams. I don’t experience cognitive effects at lower doses (though my weightlifting endurance is still higher on lower doses). I also don’t eat meat so don’t have any incidental consumption
That seems like a lot to take daily. Most studies have settled on loading isn’t needed and 5g/day is enough.
I just take 5g/day with my morning coffee/water.
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What are the cognitive effects?
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