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Creatine Boosts Depression Recovery in Groundbreaking Study

4/24/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that adding creatine to standard depression treatments, such as SSRIs or cognitive behavioral therapy, can enhance recovery. Participants taking 5g daily reported quicker improvements, as creatine boosts brain function by recycling energy. Alarmingly, low creatine levels were associated with a heightened risk of depression, especially among young women.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that adding creatine to standard depression treatments, such as SSRIs or cognitive behavioral therapy, can enhance recovery. Participants taking 5g daily reported quicker improvements, as creatine boosts brain function by recycling energy. Alarmingly, low creatine levels were associated with a heightened risk of depression, especially among young women.