Creatine Might Help Depression | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

New research is uncovering a surprising twist: creatine, the muscle-building supplement, might also help fight depression. A review of multiple studies suggests it could boost the effectiveness of standard treatments like antidepressants or therapy—especially for major depressive disorder. But not all trials showed benefits, and some focused on teens or bipolar patients didn’t find strong results. Scientists believe creatine may help by supporting brain energy production and boosting mood-related chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. Still, experts caution that the connection is mostly…