Can Creatine Keep Your Brain Sharp?

With Silicon Valley pouring billions into energy solutions to meet the massive electricity demands of AI , it’s easy to forget that old-fashioned human intelligence is very energy intensive, too. Recent research suggests one potential solution for more brain power: a supplement called creatine.

Human brains are needy; they burn about 20% of the body’s resting energy. Creatine is an organic compound that comes from food and the body’s own natural production. It keeps energy flowing where the body needs it most. Hundreds of studies have looked at the benefits of taking creatine as a supplement, focusing on how it invigorates muscles during short bursts of exercise.

Researchers are now exploring if these supplements can help cognition. Boosting creatine could make us more resilient to l