Creatine Might Help Depression | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Creatine might be more than just a bodybuilder’s secret weapon—new research suggests it could help ease depression, especially in women with major depressive disorder. Two studies showed promising results when creatine was added to standard treatment, possibly by boosting brain energy and influencing mood chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. But not all studies agreed—three found no benefit, and two people with bipolar disorder experienced manic episodes. Due to methodological differences, researchers couldn’t combine the data, but the positive results were mostly seen in women. While…