Creatine may shield student Athletes' brains after hard workouts
NCT ID NCT07534293
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether taking creatine monohydrate for a week could help preserve thinking skills after high-intensity interval training. Twenty male student athletes were split into groups receiving different doses of creatine or a placebo, then did a bodyweight HIIT workout. Researchers measured reaction time and mental flexibility before and after the exercise to see if creatine made a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Creatine monohydrate
What this could lead to
If it works, this could suggest a simple supplement to help students maintain focus after hard workouts.
What could go wrong
This was a very small trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect on real academic performance is not directly measured.
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Laboratory Sports Science Universitas Negeri Malang
Malang, East Java, 65145, Indonesia