Creatine may boost brain power

Creatine has long been a favorite supplement of weightlifters and professional athletes alike. Unlike dozens of other so-called fitness performance enhancers, which have never actually produced data to substantiate their oftentimes outlandish claims (gain 15 pounds of muscle in a half an hour!!), creatine has stood up time and time again during clinical testing.

More and more research is also being conducted on this naturally-occurring substance and, in particular, how it may benefit more than just your muscles. Creatine, it seems, may also benefit your brain.

Mounting evidence shows that creatine supplementation may improve memory and enhance overall brain function. A recent study out of the University of Sydney found that the relationship between creatine and cognition "underline a dynamic and significant role of brain energy capacity in influencing brain performance."

Disclaimer time: be sure to check with your doctor before using creatine or any nutritional supplements. Though certain supplements may offer benefits to some, they can sometimes be harmful to others.