Meat is mindpower?

A dietary supplement used by many athletes to boost muscle power can also increase brain power, at least in vegetarians. New research shows that non-meat eaters taking the supplement, called creatine, perform better in various memory tests than those taking a placebo.

However, it is not yet clear if the benefits would apply to meat-eaters, as they already gain creatine from their diet. It is also uncertain whether the effects persist for as long as people continue taking the supplement, or whether it diminishes after a few months.

From New Scientist. In Japan, eggs are considered brain food. Maybe it's time for a controlled study. . . .

Posted by David on August 13, 2003 9:21 PM