Aging Clin Exp Res December 2021 PMID 33866527

Dietary creatine and cognitive function in U.S. adults aged 60 years and over.

Sergej M Ostojic, Darinka Korovljev, Valdemar Stajer

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Peak: 15 in Apr 2021
across 4 sources since Apr 2021

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Apr 2021 – Nov 2025

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What people are saying

Examples include posts highlighting the dose-dependent relationship between dietary creatine and cognitive performance, and references to how creatine intake may protect against cognitive decline. The tone ranges from informative to optimistic, emphasizing the potential of creatine-rich foods to improve aging health. This demonstrates a collective enthusiasm and recognition of the study's importance, contributing to high agreement and interest scores, with moderate engagement reflecting curiosity rather than critical debate.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions positively acknowledge the findings, emphasizing creatine's potential benefits for cognitive health in older adults.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show strong interest, repeatedly referencing the study and related research on diet and cognition.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many post supportive comments, some users engage with the details and implications of the study, though not in-depth or critical ways.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the findings are seen as potentially significant for health and aging, though mostly at a community or advocacy level rather than prompting major policy changes.

Abstract in brief

  • Recent studies suggest that dietary creatine may help improve cognitive function in older adults, but the relationship at a population level was still unclear.
  • The study analyzed data from the NHANES survey involving 1,340 Americans aged 60 and over, measuring their creatine intake through diet and their cognitive performance using the DSS test.
  • Results showed that higher creatine intake (more than 0.95g per day) was associated with better cognitive scores, indicating that consuming foods rich in creatine might protect against cognitive decline in older adults, though further research is needed.]

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J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

#Dietary #creatine & #cognitive function in U.S. adults aged 60 years & over https://t.co/95wXpJqV3O Attn: @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @WillBrink @SupplementStve @SBakerMD @maxlugavere @Mangan150 @BrianLenzkes @DrDaleBredesen @NathanMDCunha @NaumovskiNenad @Domenico_Sergi9

Apr 19, 2021 · 27 likes · 6 shares · 25,971 followers View post →
humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

Dietary creatine is associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults. https://t.co/Rur0BBysKF

May 20, 2021 · 24 likes · 5 shares · 9,636 followers View post →
Stephan van Vliet
@vanvlietphd · X

Dietary creatine and cognitive function in U.S. adults aged >60 y While often considered for muscle performance, creatine (>0.95 g/day) can aid in cognition, through improving

Apr 19, 2021 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 3,407 followers View post →
Daniel Richter | StrengthLog
@strengthlogapp · X

@Rob_NBF Or keeping your wits!

Apr 20, 2021 · 1 like · 5,778 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

A #creatina (só podemos encontrar em alimentos de origem animal) dos alimentos pode ser protetora contra a redução do desempenho cognitivo na população idosa. #creatine #elderly #idosos https://t.co/MTwbNKKo3z

Apr 19, 2021 · 1 like · 751 followers View post →
Max Lugavere
@maxlugavere · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Dietary #creatine & #cognitive function in U.S. adults aged 60 years & over https://t.co/95wXpJqV3O Attn: @_atanas_ @_I…

Apr 19, 2021 · 6 shares · 92,216 followers View post →

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Blonyx Biosciences
@Blonyx · X

Creatine in the diet may preserve cognitive function as we age https://t.co/2vZsyIuhO9

Jan 31, 2022 · 1,405 followers View post →
BILL GAMBRELL
@bgam796 · X

Recent study shows possible dose dependent improvement in cognitive function in older adults based on recall of dietary creatine ingestion. https://t.co/4BzwCQDCq9

Dec 10, 2021 · 5 followers View post →
Michael Manderville, RD
@Manderville_RD · X

Here's a couple interesting studies on meat intake: "This positive association between dietary creatine and cognitive functioning was still significant after researchers adjusted for sociodemographic and nutritional confounding factors." https://t.co/e1qR1RiZ8L https://t.co/ReUnDeTxN7

Jun 8, 2021 · 1,316 followers View post →
symbolpunk
@symbolpunk · X

RT @humanOS_me: Dietary creatine is associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults. https://t.co/Rur0BBysKF

Jun 3, 2021 · 5 shares · 444 followers View post →
m73fitness
@m73fitness · X

RT @humanOS_me: Dietary creatine is associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults. https://t.co/Rur0BBysKF

May 27, 2021 · 5 shares · 169 followers View post →
Springer Medicine
@ClinMedJournals · X

RT @humanOS_me: Dietary creatine is associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults. https://t.co/Rur0BBysKF

May 21, 2021 · 5 shares · 9,083 followers View post →
AgingResearch
@TheAgingField · X

RT @humanOS_me: Dietary creatine is associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults. https://t.co/Rur0BBysKF

May 20, 2021 · 5 shares · 5,255 followers View post →
Aaron Blaisdell
@AaronBlaisdell · X

RT @humanOS_me: Dietary creatine is associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults. https://t.co/Rur0BBysKF

May 20, 2021 · 5 shares · 3,827 followers View post →
humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

Dietary creatine is associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults. https://t.co/Rur0BBysKF

May 20, 2021 · 24 likes · 5 shares · 9,636 followers View post →
Springer Medicine
@ClinMedJournals · X

RT @LogStrength: Positive correlation between dietary creatine intake and cognitive function in older adults: https://t.co/xEzk866n1y

Apr 21, 2021 · 1 share · 9,083 followers View post →
Virginia Santesteban
@virginiasanmor3 · X

RT @vanvlietphd: Dietary creatine and cognitive function in U.S. adults aged >60 y While often considered for muscle performance, creatine…

Apr 21, 2021 · 4 shares · 458 followers View post →
Carlos García (Lalo)
@CarlosEGZ95 · X

RT @vanvlietphd: Dietary creatine and cognitive function in U.S. adults aged >60 y While often considered for muscle performance, creatine…

Apr 21, 2021 · 4 shares · 5 followers View post →
Dr Anthony Martin
@AMAinsight · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Dietary #creatine & #cognitive function in U.S. adults aged 60 years & over https://t.co/95wXpJqV3O Attn: @_atanas_ @_I…

Apr 20, 2021 · 6 shares · 914 followers View post →
Jeanbaptiste Boucher
@jb_2833 · X

RT @vanvlietphd: Dietary creatine and cognitive function in U.S. adults aged >60 y While often considered for muscle performance, creatine…

Apr 20, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,620 followers View post →
ARYAN®
@gladeolie · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Dietary #creatine & #cognitive function in U.S. adults aged 60 years & over https://t.co/95wXpJqV3O Attn: @_atanas_ @_I…

Apr 20, 2021 · 6 shares · 1,492 followers View post →
Springer Medicine
@ClinMedJournals · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Dietary #creatine & #cognitive function in U.S. adults aged 60 years & over https://t.co/95wXpJqV3O Attn: @_atanas_ @_I…

Apr 20, 2021 · 6 shares · 9,083 followers View post →
Daniel Richter | StrengthLog
@strengthlogapp · X

@Rob_NBF Or keeping your wits!

Apr 20, 2021 · 1 like · 5,778 followers View post →
SmartNutrition
@SmartNutrition1 · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Dietary #creatine & #cognitive function in U.S. adults aged 60 years & over https://t.co/95wXpJqV3O Attn: @_atanas_ @_I…

Apr 20, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,630 followers View post →
Max Lugavere
@maxlugavere · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Dietary #creatine & #cognitive function in U.S. adults aged 60 years & over https://t.co/95wXpJqV3O Attn: @_atanas_ @_I…

Apr 19, 2021 · 6 shares · 92,216 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

A #creatina (só podemos encontrar em alimentos de origem animal) dos alimentos pode ser protetora contra a redução do desempenho cognitivo na população idosa. #creatine #elderly #idosos https://t.co/MTwbNKKo3z

Apr 19, 2021 · 1 like · 751 followers View post →
Jevan
@Jevan · X

RT @vanvlietphd: Dietary creatine and cognitive function in U.S. adults aged >60 y While often considered for muscle performance, creatine…

Apr 19, 2021 · 4 shares · 297 followers View post →
Stephan van Vliet
@vanvlietphd · X

Dietary creatine and cognitive function in U.S. adults aged >60 y While often considered for muscle performance, creatine (>0.95 g/day) can aid in cognition, through improving

Apr 19, 2021 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 3,407 followers View post →
Jeffery Nutrition
@JefferyNutr · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Dietary #creatine & #cognitive function in U.S. adults aged 60 years & over https://t.co/95wXpJqV3O Attn: @_atanas_ @_I…

Apr 19, 2021 · 6 shares · 279 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

#Dietary #creatine & #cognitive function in U.S. adults aged 60 years & over https://t.co/95wXpJqV3O Attn: @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @WillBrink @SupplementStve @SBakerMD @maxlugavere @Mangan150 @BrianLenzkes @DrDaleBredesen @NathanMDCunha @NaumovskiNenad @Domenico_Sergi9

Apr 19, 2021 · 27 likes · 6 shares · 25,971 followers View post →
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