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Young Athletes Taking Creatine Slept One Hour Longer on Training Days

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published June 16, 2026 · Diary of a CEO · Creatine Expert: Creatine Is The Secret To Weight Loss
Young Athletes Taking Creatine Slept One Hour Longer on Training Days
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Creatine Expert: Creatine Is The Secret To Weight Loss
"We did that study a few years ago in young biological females who were healthy, and on the days that they trained and took creatine—this is interesting because they actually slept an hour longer compared to a placebo."
Dr. Candow's research found that young female athletes taking creatine supplementation spontaneously slept approximately one hour longer on training days versus placebo. This unexpected finding suggests creatine may improve sleep homeostasis and recovery, though the mechanism remains unclear and requires replication in male subjects.
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