The supplements come on top of that for people who reckon they don’t get enough of the stuff, and according to the Cleveland Clinic<\/a> when you take creatine it mostly goes to your skeletal muscles.<\/p>\n It then gets converted into a compound of creatine and phosphoric acid called ‘phosphocreatine’, which in turn helps create adenosine triphosphate (ATP) that provides energy to your muscles during exercise.<\/p>\n With more energy and a boost to muscle growth, creatine can help your muscular development as it also activates cells in your muscles that repair them after tearing to build them up stronger.<\/p>\n They also boost hormone growth and increase the amount of water in muscle cells which can also help prevent cramps, while a simulation claims it also makes them ‘look bigger and fuller’.<\/p>\n In addition to the physical benefits to your muscles studies have indicated a link between creatine and your brain.<\/p>\n Research into the other benefits found it may help ward off cognitive decline and keep away the symptoms of fatigue, meaning it can be useful in tackling long covid<\/a>.<\/p>\n A study from Scientific Reports<\/a> found that a dose of creatine could help the brain cope with sleep deprivation, while another paper<\/a> found it could ‘reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, which can affect the brain’.<\/p>\n Scott Forbes, PhD, said it could also ‘reduce the risk of depression and anxiety’ and have a ‘neuroprotective’ quality.<\/p>\n It has also been linked with a reduced risk of developing certain cancers<\/a> as a body with a stronger immune system might be better at fighting off the development of cancer.<\/p>\n As such creatine is being looked at for its ability to not only benefit the body but also the mind.<\/p>\n The possible downsides of creatine<\/p>\n While the benefits to muscle growth are well documented and creatine supplements are increasingly popular among gym-goers, there are a number of other benefits to taking the supplement as well.<\/p>\n There are also some dangers of taking too much of the stuff<\/a> as doctors have warned that overdoing it on the powders, snacks and supplements can lead to gut inflammation.<\/p>\n![\"Creatine](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aHR0cHM6Ly9ldS1pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmNvbS92My9hc3NldHMvYmx0Y2Q3NGFjYzFkMGE5OWYzYS9ibHQyYjM5Njhi.webp\"\/)
Creatine supplements can help you develop muscle, but studies into their impact on the mind have also found them to be beneficial (Getty Stock Photo)The other benefits of creatine<\/p>\n