February 2020 PMID 32066709

Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults.

Amanda V Bakian, Rebekah S Huber, Lindsay Scholl, Perry F Renshaw, Douglas Kondo

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Peak: 17 in Feb 2020
across 6 sources since Feb 2020

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Feb 2020 – Jul 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions consistently highlight research findings, such as the lower depression prevalence among higher creatine consumers, and use phrases like 'significant relationship' and 'fascinating,' demonstrating enthusiasm and a desire to inform or persuade others about creatine's mental health benefits.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the study’s conclusion that higher dietary creatine may reduce depression risk, with many references to the study’s findings and potential implications.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by noting specific findings, such as the depression prevalence differences, and referencing the study directly or mentioning related concepts like creatine's potential as an antidepressant.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts provide detailed summaries, quote specific statistics, compare creatine to medications, and even speculate on implications, indicating deep engagement with the topic.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions emphasize potential health benefits, cost advantages, and implications for dietary habits, suggesting that these conversations could influence opinions or behaviors regarding creatine supplementation.

Abstract in brief

  • This study analyzed data from the NHANES survey to explore the link between dietary creatine intake and depression risk among US adults, finding that higher creatine consumption is associated with a lower risk of depression, especially in women, young adults aged 20-39, and those not using antidepressant or anxiolytic medications.
  • The results showed that people in the lowest quartile of dietary creatine intake had a higher prevalence of depression (10.2%) compared to those in the highest quartile (5.98%), and an inverse relationship was confirmed through adjusted statistical models.
  • The research suggests that increasing dietary creatine might help reduce depression risk, particularly among specific groups like women and younger adults, but further studies are needed to fully understand creatine's role in mental health.]

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Jeffrey R. Stout
@ExphysPhD · X

Another reason to supplement this amazing nutrient called creatine. Significant negative relationship between dietary creatine and depression. Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults. https://t.co/1pxkP3IhgD #ReadByQxMD

Feb 20, 2020 · 50 likes · 12 shares · 3,512 followers View post →
Mike Matthews
@muscleforlife · X

Study: Higher levels of creatine intake are associated with lower levels of depression, particularly among females, young adults (20-39 years), and those not taking antidepressant/anxiolytic medication. https://t.co/P3vEgUBNwa

May 15, 2024 · 9 likes · 1 share · 104,557 followers View post →
Barbarian Capital
@BarbarianCap · X

Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults https://t.co/Oh7xThMOzt

Jun 28, 2020 · 8 likes · 46,984 followers View post →
Eileen Wong
@eileenwongai · X

@NTFabiano full paper: https://t.co/JYoItXqf1Q Breakdown of the paper: The study examines the relationship between dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults. Creatine is a substance found in the body that plays an important role in brain energy metabolism and has been https://t.co/KtyMFHF3gI

Mar 13, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share · 123 followers View post →
DHA Laboratory
@DHALab · X

#Creatine better than #SSRI's for #Depression? Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults https://t.co/02Z5dbrj5U https://t.co/gN3sDS4gwJ

Sep 2, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,230 followers View post →
junglehoney
@KruseYouri · X

Dietary creatine's negative association with depression was strongest in females.. participants aged 20-39 years .. and participants not taking antidepressant/anxiolytic medication" https://t.co/G5b4AUjOyL

Dec 17, 2022 · 3 likes · 12,889 followers View post →

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Jason Birch
@JasonBirch0916 · X

Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults | Translational Psychiatry https://t.co/10wuXM0pUQ

Jun 17, 2025 · 2,156 followers View post →
BensenHsu
@BensenHsu · X

RT @eileenwongai: @NTFabiano full paper: https://t.co/JYoItXqf1Q Breakdown of the paper: The study examines the relationship between diet…

Mar 13, 2025 · 1 share · 3,166 followers View post →
Eileen Wong
@eileenwongai · X

@NTFabiano full paper: https://t.co/JYoItXqf1Q Breakdown of the paper: The study examines the relationship between dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults. Creatine is a substance found in the body that plays an important role in brain energy metabolism and has been https://t.co/KtyMFHF3gI

Mar 13, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share · 123 followers View post →
Natalie | Aesthetic Nurse Injector | Myrtle Beach
@InjectorNatinMB · X

RT @muscleforlife: Study: Higher levels of creatine intake are associated with lower levels of depression, particularly among females, youn…

May 26, 2024 · 1 share · 22 followers View post →
Mike Matthews
@muscleforlife · X

Study: Higher levels of creatine intake are associated with lower levels of depression, particularly among females, young adults (20-39 years), and those not taking antidepressant/anxiolytic medication. https://t.co/P3vEgUBNwa

May 15, 2024 · 9 likes · 1 share · 104,557 followers View post →
Vini • hostess del fin del mundo
@eueraovini · X

@isagelei Vou te mandar alguns que eu fichei kkkk Creatina x Depressão: BAKIAN, AV.; HUBER, RS.; SCHOLL, L.; RENSHAW, PF.; KONDO, D. Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults. Transl Psychiatry. 2020.

Dec 4, 2023 · 1 like · 434 followers View post →
junglehoney
@KruseYouri · X

Dietary creatine's negative association with depression was strongest in females.. participants aged 20-39 years .. and participants not taking antidepressant/anxiolytic medication" https://t.co/G5b4AUjOyL

Dec 17, 2022 · 3 likes · 12,889 followers View post →
io
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Sep 21, 2022 · 2,767 followers View post →
Lloyd Fielder
@Doclloyd · X

RT @DHALab: #Creatine better than #SSRI's for #Depression? Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults https://t.co/02Z…

Sep 2, 2022 · 1 share · 417 followers View post →
DHA Laboratory
@DHALab · X

#Creatine better than #SSRI's for #Depression? Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults https://t.co/02Z5dbrj5U https://t.co/gN3sDS4gwJ

Sep 2, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,230 followers View post →
James A Rosen
@jamesarosen · X

@trek This is from 2020, but I just heard about it: https://t.co/3PALTNOyYg (I'm not a doctor and I'm certainly not _your_ doctor, but I do know quality creatine is cheaper than quality ketamine!)

Sep 1, 2022 · 1,089 followers View post →
Nadia Poloni
@poloninadia · X

Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults @mia_astral https://t.co/gbMRvMJXTU https://t.co/gbMRvMJXTU

Sep 1, 2022 · 123 followers View post →
Tara White
@White_Lab_Brown · X

Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults | Translational Psychiatry https://t.co/EjeQR3ItJv

Sep 1, 2022 · 1 like · 383 followers View post →
Angad Singh Chowdhry
@angadc · X

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Aug 31, 2022 · 1 like · 6,754 followers View post →
Prof. Biology
@ResearchBiology · X

Translational Psychiatry- Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults. Creatine supplementation as an antidepressant ? https://t.co/WbzCx5hEOH

Aug 31, 2022 · 1 like · 597 followers View post →
My Spine Relief
@myspinerelief · X

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Aug 22, 2022 · 10 followers View post →
MontGGGomery
@GgGomery · X

@Hadmut More dietary creatine, less depression. Biggest source of creatine is red meat and seafood. May explain higher rates of depression in vegetarians and vegans. - Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults. Transl Psychiatry 10, 52 (2020). https://t.co/ylEQAbY6Pq

Jun 11, 2022 · 111 followers View post →
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@myspinerelief · X

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Jan 5, 2022 · 10 followers View post →
中武 壮以知
@soichinakatake · X

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Jun 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 137 followers View post →
Analyze & Optimize
@Outdoctrination · X

Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults: " Depression prevalence was 10.23/100 persons... in the lowest quartile of dietary creatine intake compared with 5.98/100 persons... in the highest quartile." https://t.co/aGgNtAeEu4

Apr 21, 2021 · 1 like · 117,342 followers View post →
Das
@shivadas29 · X

Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults "Depression prevalence was 42% higher among adults in the lowest quartile (0–0.26 g) compared to adults in the highest quartile (0.70–3.16 g) of creatine consumption." cr-monohydrate is a saviour

Feb 26, 2021 · 1 like · 390 followers View post →
Pedro Machado, MS USAW CPT
@MacP216 · X

Creatine’s anti-depressant effects.

Nov 4, 2020 · 91 followers View post →
Barbarian Capital
@BarbarianCap · X

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Jun 28, 2020 · 8 likes · 46,984 followers View post →
James Hawkins
@DrJamesHawkins · X

Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults. https://t.co/e7zudKkB6o

Mar 24, 2020 · 1,194 followers View post →
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@DrJamesHawkins · X

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Mar 20, 2020 · 1,194 followers View post →
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@Toppform_gym · X

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Feb 27, 2020 · 12 shares · 244 followers View post →
Educator Supe
@ShakinthatChalk · X

Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults | Translational Psychiatry “implications for adults who limit their consumption of animal protein” Fascinating discussion section, especially for women. https://t.co/QZoRYDkzJB

Feb 21, 2020 · 1 like · 6,872 followers View post →
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@zmgillen · X

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Jeffrey R. Stout
@ExphysPhD · X

Another reason to supplement this amazing nutrient called creatine. Significant negative relationship between dietary creatine and depression. Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults. https://t.co/1pxkP3IhgD #ReadByQxMD

Feb 20, 2020 · 50 likes · 12 shares · 3,512 followers View post →
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