E189 - Creatine and Cognitive Function

Dietitian's, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, explore the relationship between creatine supplementation and cognitive function. They discuss the mechanisms by which creatine may enhance cognitive performance, and also dive into potential benefits for neurodegenerative diseases, concussions and more.    (0:00) - How Does Creatine Work? (3:02) - Creatine & Sleep Deprviation (5:31) - Memory, Attention, Focus & Problem Solving (6:57) - Neurodegenerative Diseases (9:30) - Does It Benefit Concussions? (11:34) - Summary   WEBSITE:  https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST:  https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en   Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_

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The Ideal Nutrition Podcast, hosted by Aidan Muir and Leah Higl, breaks down nutrition topics on a weekly basis. They combine an evidence-based approach with simple explanations and actionable take-away points.