E189 - Creatine and Cognitive Function

The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

Feb 06, 2025•13 min•Ep. 189

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Episode description

Dietitian's, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, explore the relationship between creatine supplementation and cognitive function. They discuss the mechanisms by which creatine may enhance cognitive performance, and also dive into potential benefits for neurodegenerative diseases, concussions and more.

(0:00) - How Does Creatine Work?

(3:02) - Creatine & Sleep Deprviation

(5:31) - Memory, Attention, Focus & Problem Solving

(6:57) - Neurodegenerative Diseases

(9:30) - Does It Benefit Concussions?

(11:34) - Summary

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Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian

Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_

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