Relationship Found Between Creatine in the Brain and Recovery From Traumatic Stress
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While creatine is well-known for its benefits in physical performance and muscle health, its potential advantages for brain health are becoming increasingly recognized
Creatine, which is naturally found in muscle cells and the brain, may assist in recovery from the stress of traumatic experiences
Creatine is used by your body to convert adenosine diphosphate (ADP) to adenosine triphosphate (ATP) — the main energy currency of cells — and may be a neurobiological marker of stress reactivity and recovery
Veterans with higher levels of creatine in the anterior cingulate cortex — a brain region involved in processing negative emotional states — had greater reductions in stress since their last traumatic experience
Creatine is found only in animal-based food — not plants — as well as in supplement form; grass fed meats are among the best sources of creatine, but avoid pork and chicken, as they typically have high levels of linoleic acid
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