Creatine Sharpens Your Memory—Not Just Your Muscles.

A 2025 study in Nutrients by Wideman et al. tested creatine monohydrate supplements in both male and female rats to evaluate effects on spatial working memory using the Morris water maze. Despite no changes in body weight or food intake, creatine-treated rats showed significantly faster learning and better memory performance compared to controls.

Creatine’s known benefits for muscle energy appear to extend to the brain—boosting cognitive function via enhanced cellular energy supply. The memory improvements were consistent across sexes and independent of body composition changes, suggesting creatine supports brain performance directly.

If you’re looking for a legit way to support both workout recovery and mental sharpness, creatine supplementation might be worth trying.