Creatine Supplements and Memory
Jack1
Registrant
I've been taking 3g of creatine daily for some time but lately I've upped that to between 6g and 12g daily. Originally I took it because I exercise daily but after reading how it can improve brain function I thought I might get a benefit from a higher dose.
It seems to really be improving my memory. Not that I was getting senile but I can much more easily recall details and feelings from back in my childhood. I also have less difficulty remembering names which was an issue that seemed to be getting worse as I aged. I've never been good with names and at 78 years old I need all the help I can get. There is no doubt to me that my mind is much clearer, sharper and quicker than it was several years ago. Another benefit is that my workouts have improved since the increased dosage. I don't know if it's also related but I had been unsuccessful at fasting. Now I have no difficulty doing 16 and 24 hour fasts.
The downside is that some of the things from my childhood that I now can remember aren't all that pleasant. It is amazing though how I can now recall such vivid detail and experience the physical effects from when I was between eight and fourteen years old. So far it has been a positive experience overall but not without some uncomfortable memories.
It seems to really be improving my memory. Not that I was getting senile but I can much more easily recall details and feelings from back in my childhood. I also have less difficulty remembering names which was an issue that seemed to be getting worse as I aged. I've never been good with names and at 78 years old I need all the help I can get. There is no doubt to me that my mind is much clearer, sharper and quicker than it was several years ago. Another benefit is that my workouts have improved since the increased dosage. I don't know if it's also related but I had been unsuccessful at fasting. Now I have no difficulty doing 16 and 24 hour fasts.
The downside is that some of the things from my childhood that I now can remember aren't all that pleasant. It is amazing though how I can now recall such vivid detail and experience the physical effects from when I was between eight and fourteen years old. So far it has been a positive experience overall but not without some uncomfortable memories.
