The muscle building and performance enhancing effects of creatine have been well established in the research for many years. So much so that according to the International Society of Sports Nutrition “creatine is the most effective ergogenic nutritional supplement currently available to athletes in terms of increasing high-intensity exercise capacity and lean body mass during training”. But what else can creatine do for you beyond muscle? This week we discuss where the research is headed on this powerful nutrient in regards to mental performance, cognitive function, and recovery from brain injury, as well as certain disorders in which brain creatine seems to be depleted. Follow us on IG @eatritenutrition