Creatine vs Ginkgo

for cognition

Stronger evidence: Creatine

Stronger effect: Creatine

Safety: Ginkgo carries a serious interaction; Creatine has none recorded.

For cognition, Creatine has the stronger evidence grade.

grade B moderate certainty

benefit to cognition, clearest under sleep deprivation or stress

5 g/day

grade C low certainty

no reliable benefit for preventing cognitive decline in large trials

sources: PMID:00000004 · PMID:00000034