Helps Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the brain and causes uncontrollable or unintentional movements (tremors, stiffness, and poor coordination). Symptoms gradually appear and get worse over time. Those with the disease have low dopamine levels, an essential neurotransmitter in the brain. In the progressive phase, Parkinson’s patients may find it difficult to talk and walk.
The impact of creatine was observed in mice with Parkinson’s disease. The result showed that it prevented the loss of dopamine levels by 90 percent. Another animal study analyzed the combination of creatine and coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone), and researchers concluded that this might help treat Parkinson’s disease. However, evidence of whether the effect is the same in humans remains insufficient.
Those with Parkinson’s disease often turn to weight training to manage their loss of strength and muscle function. One study showed that patients taking creatine and doing weight training enhanced their strength and function more regularly than exercising alone.
