J Neurosci January 2015 PMID 25632150

Creatine supplementation enhances corticomotor excitability and cognitive performance during oxygen deprivation.

Clare E Turner, Winston D Byblow, Nicholas Gant

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Discussions reflect a mostly positive view of the study, with posts highlighting its relevance to enhancing brain resilience during oxygen deprivation; for example, mentions of improved cognitive performance and neuroprotective potential convey excitement and curiosity, partly driven by words like 'enhance,' 'neuroprotective,' and 'potential.' The tone suggests an engaged audience interested in applying and understanding these findings for health and athletic benefits.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions emphasize the positive effects of creatine supplementation on brain function during oxygen deprivation, indicating general agreement with the study's implications.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with participants referencing potential applications in athletic performance, altitude adaptation, and neuroprotection, reflecting curiosity and relevance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts engage in considering the mechanisms and broader implications, such as neuronal firing properties and neuroprotection, indicating moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants acknowledge that the findings could influence athletic, medical, or neuroprotective strategies, suggesting a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Creatine supplementation can boost brain function and nerve activity during situations where oxygen supply is reduced, like hypoxia.
  • The study found that taking creatine for a week increased brain creatine levels, helping to protect cognitive abilities such as attention and increase nerve excitability during oxygen deprivation.
  • This research shows for the first time that dietary creatine acts as a neuroprotective agent by supporting cellular energy, potentially useful in conditions involving brain oxygen loss or neurodegenerative disorders.]

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Adam Obr
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Další věc, která není pro mozek úplně přívětivá, je nedostatek kyslíku. Víte, že neuronům není bez kyslíku úplně dobře. Pokud se ale ocitnete v situaci, kdy není zbytí, může kreatin docela slušně vylepšit vaše šance. https://t.co/phF1yiA8ST

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Brandon Luu, MD
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Mantz M.D. Bettermind Consulting
@michaelmantzmd · X

Lifting Weights with Masks On? Consider Creatine Supplementation. Whether you agree/disagree with masks, in some locations you need to wear them when working out. Creatine Supplementation Enhances CorticoMotor Excitability during Oxygen Deprivation https://t.co/sWD8eK8D6j

Nov 21, 2020 · 7 likes · 10,675 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

Creatine Supplementation Enhances Corticomotor Excitability and Cognitive Performance during Oxygen Deprivation https://t.co/tUXRj0tK8Q Potential for use of creatine supplementation following mild traumatic brain injury https://t.co/b1G5w79GTJ

Mar 9, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,813 followers View post →
Staci Thornton
@snthornton29 · X

In my mind lately -- how supplements, ex, creatine impact neuronal (circuit) firing properties and rhythm...keeping in mind Hebbian Theory Creatine Supplementation Enhances Corticomotor Excitability and Cognitive Performance during Oxygen Deprivation https://t.co/uiCBj2ZNRv

Jun 4, 2023 · 1 like · 486 followers View post →
Daniel Grimaldes MD
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Weldon
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RT @BrandonLuuMD: https://t.co/a2WLSk7lup https://t.co/JxkYcgtdxS

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Brandon Luu, MD
@BrandonLuuMD · X

https://t.co/a2WLSk7lup https://t.co/JxkYcgtdxS

Mar 26, 2025 · 31 likes · 3 shares · 22,525 followers View post →
Adam Obr
@obradam · X

Další věc, která není pro mozek úplně přívětivá, je nedostatek kyslíku. Víte, že neuronům není bez kyslíku úplně dobře. Pokud se ale ocitnete v situaci, kdy není zbytí, může kreatin docela slušně vylepšit vaše šance. https://t.co/phF1yiA8ST

Jul 20, 2023 · 35 likes · 8,297 followers View post →
Staci Thornton
@snthornton29 · X

In my mind lately -- how supplements, ex, creatine impact neuronal (circuit) firing properties and rhythm...keeping in mind Hebbian Theory Creatine Supplementation Enhances Corticomotor Excitability and Cognitive Performance during Oxygen Deprivation https://t.co/uiCBj2ZNRv

Jun 4, 2023 · 1 like · 486 followers View post →
Jeffery Nutrition
@JefferyNutr · X

RT @nickgantnz: 7 days of creatine supplementation is neuroprotective during oxygen deprivation: http://t.co/oZjzxJGG3i from http://t.co/U9…

Oct 8, 2022 · 6 shares · 279 followers View post →
Daniel Grimaldes MD
@DrGrimaldesJ · X

@ChessNarrator https://t.co/5G2Lfbn7m9

Jun 22, 2022 · 1,024 followers View post →
Mantz M.D. Bettermind Consulting
@michaelmantzmd · X

Lifting Weights with Masks On? Consider Creatine Supplementation. Whether you agree/disagree with masks, in some locations you need to wear them when working out. Creatine Supplementation Enhances CorticoMotor Excitability during Oxygen Deprivation https://t.co/sWD8eK8D6j

Nov 21, 2020 · 7 likes · 10,675 followers View post →
Helen Duong
@HelenDuongAPD · X

RT @nickgantnz: 7 days of creatine supplementation is neuroprotective during oxygen deprivation: http://t.co/oZjzxJGG3i from http://t.co/U9…

Jun 9, 2019 · 6 shares · 601 followers View post →
Jeffery Nutrition
@JefferyNutr · X

RT @nickgantnz: Creatine supplementation improves brain function at altitude. Our new study in J Neuroscience http://t.co/oZjzxJGG3i http:…

Mar 30, 2019 · 7 shares · 279 followers View post →
Jeffery Nutrition
@JefferyNutr · X

RT @nickgantnz: 7 days of creatine supplementation is neuroprotective during oxygen deprivation: http://t.co/oZjzxJGG3i from http://t.co/U9…

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Łukasz Czerw
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RT @BSinger10: Creatine Supplementation Enhances Corticomotor Excitability and Cognitive Performance during Oxygen Deprivation https://t.co…

Mar 9, 2019 · 1 share · 67 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

Creatine Supplementation Enhances Corticomotor Excitability and Cognitive Performance during Oxygen Deprivation https://t.co/tUXRj0tK8Q Potential for use of creatine supplementation following mild traumatic brain injury https://t.co/b1G5w79GTJ

Mar 9, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,813 followers View post →
MarisaM
@MmaPacios · X

RT @nickgantnz: 7 days of creatine supplementation is neuroprotective during oxygen deprivation: http://t.co/oZjzxJGG3i from http://t.co/U9…

Feb 14, 2019 · 6 shares · 420 followers View post →