This maybe of interested for some if you.
I’ve been taking 5mg of creatine per day for a couple of months now. My Dr suggested I take it as I was experiencing some brain fog due to the statins I’m on. He told me he takes creatine and has found it makes a difference on his own cognition. I am also pleased to say that I have had similar results. My fogginess seems to have lifted . I also had aching leg muscles, I’ve had aching leg for a few years, and prior to going on statins. The leg aches have cleared up too. So I’m very pleased.
Furthermore, I have been controlling my blood sugars with exercise and Bupropion. Bupropion is classed as an antidepressant, but it can be used off label for ADHD. It has been found it promotes insulin secretion. So, along with exercise, this has brought my HbA1c ‘s to the low 6’s. Of note I’m not on a low carb diet.
The interesting thing is this, my blood sugars have now dropped further, I’m now experiencing low blood sugars, I’ve had 5 low blood sugar events this past 7 days. I’ve always had fluctuating blood sugars, and have a history of hypos, but I’ve not had this many low blood sugar events in such a short period of time. The only change I’ve made is the use of creatine.
I did a bit of research, and sure enough, creatine has been speculatively associated with improved glucose metabolism.
“Creatine supplementation has the potential to promote changes in glucose metabolism that may favor a healthier metabolic profile. This may be particularly true when exercise training is provided along with this supplement, as creatine seems to enhance the training adaptations.”
If this is true, and my n=1 is suggestive it might be for me, then that is an unexpected positive. Of course, this is my take, and like any health supplement, it is not neutral, it comes with possible side effects depending on one’s own heath profile and other medications. Creatine was my own Dr’s suggestion, and for me it has proved a positive.
This is remains a very speculative n=1 take on creatine from my experience, but thought I would share.
Edited spelling plus the addition of one extra study.
I’ve been taking 5mg of creatine per day for a couple of months now. My Dr suggested I take it as I was experiencing some brain fog due to the statins I’m on. He told me he takes creatine and has found it makes a difference on his own cognition. I am also pleased to say that I have had similar results. My fogginess seems to have lifted . I also had aching leg muscles, I’ve had aching leg for a few years, and prior to going on statins. The leg aches have cleared up too. So I’m very pleased.
Furthermore, I have been controlling my blood sugars with exercise and Bupropion. Bupropion is classed as an antidepressant, but it can be used off label for ADHD. It has been found it promotes insulin secretion. So, along with exercise, this has brought my HbA1c ‘s to the low 6’s. Of note I’m not on a low carb diet.
The interesting thing is this, my blood sugars have now dropped further, I’m now experiencing low blood sugars, I’ve had 5 low blood sugar events this past 7 days. I’ve always had fluctuating blood sugars, and have a history of hypos, but I’ve not had this many low blood sugar events in such a short period of time. The only change I’ve made is the use of creatine.
I did a bit of research, and sure enough, creatine has been speculatively associated with improved glucose metabolism.
“Creatine supplementation has the potential to promote changes in glucose metabolism that may favor a healthier metabolic profile. This may be particularly true when exercise training is provided along with this supplement, as creatine seems to enhance the training adaptations.”
If this is true, and my n=1 is suggestive it might be for me, then that is an unexpected positive. Of course, this is my take, and like any health supplement, it is not neutral, it comes with possible side effects depending on one’s own heath profile and other medications. Creatine was my own Dr’s suggestion, and for me it has proved a positive.
This is remains a very speculative n=1 take on creatine from my experience, but thought I would share.
Potential of Creatine in Glucose Management and Diabetes - PMC
Creatine is one of the most popular supplements worldwide, and it is frequently used by both athletic and non-athletic populations to improve power, strength, muscle mass and performance. A growing body of evidence has been identified potential ...
Edited spelling plus the addition of one extra study.
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