Tired After Coffee? This Brain Fuel Fixes What Caffeine Can’t

Most people drink coffee to get rid of mental fatigue. But the problem is this doesn't get rid of tiredness.

It just delays it.

Eventually it wears off and that's when the tiredness comes crashing back.

Recent research into Creatine suggests that this could be a better alternative.

It gives you all the upsides without the downside.

I've been reading a lot recently about the benefits of Creatine and this hooked me. So I wanted to find out more.

Here's what I found out:

What is Creatine?

Creatine is produced by your body to help make energy.

Yet for years it was thought that it only helped muscles with making energy. So athletes started to use it to improve performance.

But now it's being shown to help the brain with this too.

ATP is used by your cells to make energy. This creates Adenosine as a byproduct. The brain, even though it's small relatively to the rest of the body, uses a lot of energy The more energy your brain uses, whether that's over a long period of time or for a shorter, more cognitively intense burst, the more Adenosine builds up.

Adenosine acts as a neurotransmitter that can switch on sleep-promoting neurons and turn off alertness-promoting neurons.

This is why you feel tired after a long day or when you've had to some hard thinking. While your brain rests it regenerates ATP, which reduces the amount of Adenosine. Most of this happens when you sleep.

What's the difference between Caffeine and Creatine?

Caffeine works by blocking the receptors on the sleep-promoting neurons to stop Adenosine from working.

The problem is this doesn't get rid of the Adenosine. It's still building up. So when the Caffeine wears off, there's a lot more Adenosine that can attach to the receptors. This is what causes the sudden extreme tiredness or caffeine crash that makes you reach for another cup of coffee.

Creatine works differently to coffee.

It increases the amount of phosphocreatine available in the brain. This reserve allows quicker regeneration of ATP and reduces the accumulation of Adenosine. Maintaining alertness and reducing mental fatigue.

So you're able to focus better for longer, without the fear of a caffeine crash.

How to take Creatine?

Creatine is available in different forms. But Creatine monohydrate was used in most studies and is also the most cost effective form to take.

Most studies found that a regular dose of 5g daily can help to reduce mental fatigue.

If you're wanting to try something different to fight mental fatigue, Creatine might be worth a try. It helps your brain make energy more efficiently, keeps tiredness at bay, and doesn’t leave you with a crash at the end.

Simple, effective, and backed by research.

Disclaimer: Always consult with your GP or healthcare professional before starting any new supplement, including Creatine, to ensure it's safe and appropriate for your individual health needs.