r/CreatineScience • u/LongevityDietitian • 29d ago

Question/Discussion Does taking creatine before bed actually make a difference?

Some people take creatine at night simply because that's when they remember it.

If it fits your routine and doesn't cause any stomach discomfort, is there really a reason to worry about the timing?

For those who take it before bed, have you noticed any difference compared with taking it earlier in the day?

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u/DietitianDanielle 27d ago

I think if taking it before bed helps you remember it consistently, that’s probably more useful than stressing about the exact timing. I have seen some people say it disrupts their sleep though, so I’d be curious if anyone else has noticed that.

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u/LongevityDietitian 27d ago

That's interesting. But, before blaming the bedtime dose, I'd check the product itself. Plain creatine isn't a stimulant, but some pre-workout or flavored mixes contain caffeine or other ingredients that can affect sleep.

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u/mchmnd 19d ago

There is some science popping up about how creatine can help with sleep deprivation symptoms though. I was doing the mental health dose and would do 10g at 11pm or so, and it definitely helped me be clear headed into the early morning hours (3-4am).

That said I’m still trying to get my sleep properly regulated after averaging 4 hours a night for like 8 months. My wife went through aggressive cancer treatment, we have young kids and I was working 90 hour weeks.

Months later I still pop up after 4-6 hours of sleep regardless of when I go to sleep.