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The Ben Azadi Show

Why 5 Grams of Creatine Is Failing Your Brain and the Shocking New Research on Higher Doses for Focus, Energy, and Sleep Deprivation With Ben Azadi | #1290

The Ben Azadi Show

Ben Azadi

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Fitness

4.81.1K Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2026

⏱️ 18 minutes

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0:39.0

Here we use real science, ancient wisdom, and a daily dose of vitamin G, gratitude.

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0:53.9

If you're taking five grams of creatine every day, you might be underdosing it, especially if your sleep isn't perfect.

1:02.5

Because new research is showing something powerful that most people haven't caught on yet.

1:07.4

When your brain is tired, 5 grams may not be enough to move the needle. But higher doses,

1:13.5

they can significantly change how your brain performs. And it could happen in a matter of hours.

1:20.1

Now for years, I recommended the standard advice, five grams a day of creatine. And for muscle,

1:26.7

that still works. But for your brain, for focus, clarity,

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