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Creatine Boosts Mental Health, Lowers Depression Risk

9/23/2025

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South Korean study finds higher dietary creatine intake linked to better mental health, with lower depression and anxiety.
Among those with the lowest intake, 6.9% had clinically significant depression.
Creatine, mainly from animal foods, supports brain energy metabolism.
The study included 5,257 people aged 12+; cross-sectional design limits causality; researchers urge more creatine-rich foods for low-meat diets.

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South Korean study finds higher dietary creatine intake linked to better mental health, with lower depression and anxiety.
Among those with the lowest intake, 6.9% had clinically significant depression.
Creatine, mainly from animal foods, supports brain energy metabolism.
The study included 5,257 people aged 12+; cross-sectional design limits causality; researchers urge more creatine-rich foods for low-meat diets.