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multigraincracker

(35,493 posts) Sat Apr 26, 2025, 02:24 AM Saturday

I've suffered a low grade depression for many years.

Started to take Creatine to regain my old age muscle loss and found I’m less depressed.
So I looked it up and found there is good evidence that Creatine has that effect.
Pretty cheap and mostly safe. You may want to ask your doctor and look up side effects before you try it. It’s also not for vegans.

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I've suffered a low grade depression for many years. (Original Post) multigraincracker Saturday OP

Good info, thanks for bringing it here. Permanut Saturday #1

The research shows it can work well multigraincracker Saturday #2

Good on you for finding that out. applegrove Saturday #3

Check with local YMCA Duncanpup Saturday #4

Also local senior centers! SheltieLover Saturday #5

Yes Duncanpup Saturday #7

Ty for sharing. SheltieLover Saturday #6

Thank you for sharing this, I am glad you are feeling better! 💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Saturday #8

Which type of creatine? sl8 Saturday #9

Creatine Monohydrate unflavored. Equate brand. 15 0z 90 servings per container multigraincracker Saturday #10

Thank you. nt sl8 Saturday #11

Thanks! Sounds like something worth checking out. HeartachesNhangovers Saturday #12

Lost a lot over the last 5 years. Now 75. multigraincracker Saturday #13

Permanut

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1. Good info, thanks for bringing it here.

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Sat Apr 26, 2025, 02:27 AM

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multigraincracker

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2. The research shows it can work well

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Sat Apr 26, 2025, 02:34 AM

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with or without a prescription antidepressant.
No press about it I think because there not much profit for drug companies. Cheap and no need for a script, along with a long record of safety.

applegrove

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3. Good on you for finding that out.

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Sat Apr 26, 2025, 02:38 AM

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Duncanpup

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4. Check with local YMCA

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Sat Apr 26, 2025, 02:54 AM

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As they have programs for us older folks to build muscle.

SheltieLover

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5. Also local senior centers!

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Sat Apr 26, 2025, 05:46 AM

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Duncanpup

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7. Yes

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SheltieLover

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6. Ty for sharing.

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Sat Apr 26, 2025, 05:48 AM

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Glad you are feeling better!

LiberalLoner

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8. Thank you for sharing this, I am glad you are feeling better! 💙💙💙

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Sat Apr 26, 2025, 09:32 AM

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sl8

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9. Which type of creatine?

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Sat Apr 26, 2025, 02:05 PM

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I'm finding creatine monohydrate (sometimes buffered), magnesium creatine chelate, creatine citrate, creatine nitrate, creatine ethyl ester, and creatine hydrochloride online.

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A very quick search seems to indicate that creatine monohydrate is the one most tested and/or recommended for treatment of depression.