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Creatine Supplementation Improves Cognitive Functioning in Vegetarians

By Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D., Community Insider -- Published: April 06, 2011

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 128 young adult females, supplementation with creatine (20 g/d) for a period of 5 days was found to improve memory in the vegetarian subjects, and decrease the variability in the responses to a choice reaction-time task in both vegetarian and omnivorous subjects. These results suggest that vegetarian young women may benefit from supplementation with creatine.

Reference:

"The influence of creatine supplementation on the cognitive functioning of vegetarians and omnivores," Benton D, Donohoe R, Br J Nutr, 2010 Dec 1: 1-6, [Epub ahead of print]. (Address: Department of Psychology, University of Swansea, Swansea SA2 8PP, Wales, UK).

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