Creatine may protect brain cells from inflammation, study suggests

New research published in the journal ‘Brain, Behavior, and Immunity’ suggests that creatine may offer neuroprotective benefits against brain inflammation caused by intestinal issues.

In a study conducted by researchers in Spain, rodents with induced intestinal inflammation were given a daily dose of creatine (one gram per kilogram of body weight). The researchers observed that the creatine supplementation reduced damage to nerve cells and improved the function of specific brain cells within the hippocampus, a region critical for learning and memory.

While these findings are considered promising, the study was limited to animal models. It remains to be determined whether these neuroprotective effects will translate to humans.