Why 5g of Creatine Isn't Enough (and how 25g negates sleep loss)
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October 2nd 2025
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In this clip from Rhonda's appearance on The Diary Of A CEO podcast, she discusses:
- Why she increased her creatine dose from 5g to 10g
- The creatine dose that counteracts cognitive decline from sleep loss
- Does taking 10 grams boost brain creatine more than 5 grams?
- Can creatine help prevent the mid-afternoon energy crash?
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