{"id":540992,"date":"2026-03-15T01:02:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/540992\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T01:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:02:12","slug":"all-benefits-of-taking-creatine-as-man-shares-effects-of-not-taking-it-for-three-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/540992\/","title":{"rendered":"All benefits of taking creatine as man shares effects of not taking it for three months"},"content":{"rendered":"

It seems creatine’s health benefits aren’t limited to push, pull and leg day.<\/p>\n

Creatine is a natural compound produced from amino acids in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. It’s stored mainly in muscles to provide rapid energy during high-intensity exercise.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Clinic<\/a> says the organs deliver ‘about 95 percent of the creatine to your skeletal muscles to use during physical activity. The rest goes to your heart, brain and other tissues.’<\/p>\n

As well as muscle-building, some research has suggested that creatine could also help with chronic conditions.<\/p>\n

Creatine may help protect against cognitive decline, reduce the risk<\/a> of certain cancers<\/a>, and with symptoms of long Covid<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some studies suggest it may also combat cognitive decline by supporting the brain\u2019s energy supply, particularly during periods of mental fatigue or aging.<\/p>\n

\"CreatineCreatine has many benefits beyond just muscle building (Getty Stock Images)Reduce the risk of certain cancers<\/p>\n

Creatine may help support the body\u2019s energy system, which is important for healthy cells. Some researchers believe this could help lower the risk of certain cancers because well-functioning cells and a stronger immune system may better protect the body, a study posted in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition<\/a> found.<\/p>\n

Reduce symptoms of long Covid<\/p>\n

Creatine is also being studied for people with long Covid. Many people with long Covid feel very tired and weak.<\/p>\n

A clinical study published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition<\/a> found that creatine supplementation improved several long-Covid symptoms in patients.<\/p>\n

It may help by improving the body\u2019s energy production, which could reduce fatigue and support muscle strength.<\/p>\n

\"CreatineCreatine is stored mainly in muscles to provide rapid energy during high-intensity exercise (Getty Stock Images)Sleep deprivation<\/p>\n

A study published in Scientific Reports<\/a> has even suggested that a single high dose<\/a> of creatine may temporarily help the brain cope with sleep<\/a> deprivation.<\/p>\n

Author Ali Gordjinejad tested this out by giving 15 participants either a creatine supplement or a placebo to test their reaction times, memory and thinking speed.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly, the group who took creatine processed information much faster than the placebo group. Gordjinejad believes this may be because sleep deprivation stresses brain cells, increasing their energy demand.<\/p>\n

If you stop taking creatine for three months<\/p>\n

TikToker Cillian Domican<\/a> posted a video explaining what happened to his body when he stopped taking creatine for three months.<\/p>\n

\"BeforeBefore (TikTok\/@Cillianfit)<\/p>\n

Nutritionist and fitness expert Alan Aragon told Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO<\/a> podcast<\/a>: “There\u2019s almost nothing creatine can\u2019t do.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s got the musculoskeletal benefit. Believe it or not there\u2019s even benefits for creatine on joint health.”<\/p>\n

\"AfterAfter (TikTok\/@Cillianfit)<\/p>\n

“There are things like improved glucose control, improved memory, different domains of cognition can be enhanced by creatine,” he added.<\/p>\n