Origin & tradition
Not traditional: creatine is an endogenous compound popularized first in sports science, now studied for healthy aging.
Western tradition · Muscle & brain energy
One of the most evidence-backed supplements anywhere — for muscle, and increasingly for the aging brain.
Not traditional: creatine is an endogenous compound popularized first in sports science, now studied for healthy aging.
Key active: Creatine monohydrate.
Creatine buffers cellular ATP; combined with resistance training it counters sarcopenia in older adults, and trials are exploring cognitive and mood benefits under metabolic stress.
Evidence summary
Strong human RCTs (muscle/sarcopenia); growing cognitive data
Creatine buffers cellular ATP; combined with resistance training it counters sarcopenia in older adults, and trials are exploring cognitive and mood benefits under metabolic stress.
According to PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov: trial counts from ClinicalTrials.gov, peer-reviewed literature from PubMed. Counts auto-refresh weekly; last checked 2026-06-06. They include trials across many endpoints, not only longevity.
Informational only — not medical advice, a treatment claim, or a substitute for a qualified clinician. Evidence strength varies; we show mixed and null results on purpose.
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