Creatine supplementation may lead to a perceived reduction in afternoon sleepiness.

“So the 10 grams of creatine a day, which is now what my baseline is, is based off of that.”

“So I I like to take it in the because for I you know like I said I don't know if this is placebo but I don't get sleepy in the afternoon anymore. If I miss if I if I only get five grams I get the sleepiness.”

“20g (split into two 10g doses) when sleep-deprived for a cognitive boost”

“5g on lighter workout days (e.g., running)”

“I generally recommend 10 grams/day based on evidence that this dose is effective for muscle *and* brain benefits.”

“I've definitely noticed a boost in mental energy and performance when I do this.”

“I increase my creatine dose to 20 grams when I'm under-slept or jet-lagged.”

“And I'm like like I'm taking all my creatine. And I'm like, "Yes, I'm like, I'm not getting sleepy in the afternoon and it could be placebo, but I don't care because it's a real effect, right?"”