Systematic review explores creatine as a potential treatment for depression
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Science Daily
A systematic review published in Brain Medicine analyzed five randomized controlled trials on creatine for depression.
Results were mixed: two trials showed benefits, while three found no meaningful improvement.
Researchers emphasize that current evidence is insufficient to support routine clinical use.
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01 — What / Thesis
Systematic review explores creatine as a potential treatment for depression
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02 — Who / Subject
Bassam Jeryous Fares and research team at University of Ottawa
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03 — Where / Locus
Global (Multi-center studies)
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04 — When / Temporality
June 30, 2026
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