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

Meta-analysis of 16 RCTs (n≈492 adults): improved memory, attention, and processing speed; no significant effect on overall or executive function.

5 g/day

grade C low certainty

no reliable benefit for preventing cognitive decline in large trials

sources: PMID:39070254 · PMID:00000034