{"id":636565,"date":"2026-10-20T18:56:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/636565\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T18:56:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:56:09","slug":"study-finds-that-creatine-may-help-women-recover-from-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/636565\/","title":{"rendered":"Study finds that creatine may help women recover from depression"},"content":{"rendered":"

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They\u2019ve long known it can help boost gym gains, but could creatine offer brain benefits, too?<\/p>\n

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound made from amino acids that helps supply energy to cells. It plays a key role in producing ATP, the body\u2019s primary energy currency \u2014 which is especially useful for short bursts of high-intensity activity like weightlifting and sprinting.<\/p>\n

The body produces creatine naturally, but supplementation has become increasingly popular as thousands of brands enter the market. Some popular creatine formulas<\/a> are available for as little as $25 on Amazon. But the relatively affordable price point isn\u2019t the biggest selling point for users. <\/p>\n

Many researchers are also exploring whether creatine\u2019s benefits extend beyond physical benefits. Several recent studies<\/a> have shown that it can also help with cognitive function in older adults. And some older research indicated it might even help with depression treatment. <\/p>\n

In a double-blind study<\/a>, researchers examined whether adding creatine to the antidepressant escitalopram could improve treatment outcomes in 52 women. The results were impressive: 52% of women receiving creatine achieved remission, compared with 25.9% of those receiving a placebo alongside escitalopram.<\/p>\n

Of course, more research is needed to confirm creatine\u2019s role in depression treatment. Still, given its popularity and the fact that it\u2019s generally well-tolerated<\/a>, many users believe it\u2019s potential benefits are worth considering. <\/p>\n

\"creatine<\/a> Amazon<\/p>\n

Thousands of creatine formulas are available, but more brands are now being marketed towards women with flavorful formulas and convenient, mixable formats. One option is Clean Nutraceuticals, which has received thousands of rave reviews \u2014 and is currently on sale for just $22. <\/p>\n

\u201cI feel stronger, I feel like I can lift more, run longer, overall workout longer,\u201d one user beamed. \u201d Also, as a person who has struggled with mental health issues my whole life, this is helping a lot (in addition to my prescriptions).\u201d<\/p>\n

The orange-flavored formula delivers 5,000 mg of creatine per scoop, alongside collagen powder plus 10,000 mcg of biotin for hair, skin and nail support. It also contains zinc, vitamin D3, folate, maca root extract and iron to help support hormone balance and immunity. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy brain fog is clearing; I used to lose my words or thoughts mid-sentence, and that is not happening anymore. My boyfriend has even noticed I\u2019m in a better mood and overall seem a lot happier,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Clean Nutraceuticals formula is manufactured in a GMP-registered facility and is gluten-free. As always, be sure to consult your physician prior to use, especially if you have any preexisting conditions. <\/p>\n

This article was written by Miska Salemann<\/a>, New York Post Commerce Writer\/Reporter. As a health-forward member of Gen Z, Miska seeks out experts to weigh in on the benefits, safety and designs of both trending and tried-and-true fitness equipment, workout clothing, dietary supplements and more. Taking matters into her own hands, Miska intrepidly tests wellness products, ranging from Bryan Johnson\u2019s Blueprint Longevity Mix<\/a> to the viral Oura Ring<\/a> to Jennifer Aniston\u2019s favorite workout platform<\/a> \u2013 often with her adorable toddler by her side. Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New York Post may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":636566,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[868,3419,134,20278,111,139,556,69,1243,3421,17197],"class_list":["post-636565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-deals","tag-depression","tag-health","tag-health-and-wellness-products","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nutrition","tag-nz","tag-shopping","tag-study-says","tag-supplements"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/636565","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=636565"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/636565\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/636566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=636565"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=636565"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=636565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}