# @nickpappasmd on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-12-27T20:48:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Pappas, MD (@nickpappasmd) — https://gondola.cc/nickpappasmd

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Comment CREATINE and I’ll send you a link to the creatine I prefer (creatine monohydrate), which is produced in cGMP-certified laboratories and is offered by my evidence-based health education company elev8d_health 

🚨 Creatine is not just for bodybuilders!  Many healthcare providers are now discussing the use of creatine with women of all ages (but especially post-menopausal) who want to build/maintain muscle mass as well as elderly patients looking for cognitive support 🧠.

☝️ Creatine is a naturally-occurring substance that can be obtained from foods such as meat or fish, but is also produced by the body in the pancreas, liver, and kidneys.

👉 Creatine supplementation increases the levels of phosphocreatine (PCr) in muscles, which is used by creatine kinase to regenerate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in skeletal muscle.  This essentially gives your muscles and whole body more energy.

💪 Studies have long shown that creatine supplementation can be helpful for increasing muscle mass.  However, there is more and more emerging research that shows it also have may benefits for improving cognitive function 🧠 (PMIDs: 39070254, 40395689). Nevertheless, much more research is needed in this area to properly access its ability to support brain function.

📊 There was some early data suggesting that creatine could harm healthy kidneys, but that has since been disproven by multiple studies.  In general, it has been shown to be safe for most people to take, but you should always check with your doctor before starting it or any new supplement.

✅ The generally recommended dose is 2-5 g per day, although some studies have used 20 g per day when analyzing cognition.

🚨 As for creatine and hair loss, a recent randomized controlled trial study showed that creatine supplementation did not increase the chances of hair loss (PMID: 40265319). 

📰 If you enjoy this type of health information, be sure to check out elev8d_health for more similar information as well as my free weekly newsletter (link in profile).

#creatine #supplement #muscle #dementia #fitnesslife

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