“Break-even analysis of creatine supplementation” by Vasco Grilo🔸

The views expressed here are my own. Summary I estimate the improvement in cognitive function caused by creatine supplementation is worth it for a net income above 10.6 k$/year. I think creatine supplementation is beneficial, although I do not know if cost-effective, ignoring improvements in overall cognitive function. According to the systematic review of Kreider and Stout (2021), “it can be concluded that creatine supplementation has several health and therapeutic benefits throughout the lifespan”. Break-even analysis I estimate the improvement in cognitive function caused by creatine supplementation is worth it for a net income above 10.6 k$/year. I calculate this from the ratio between: A cost of creatine supplementation of 95.2 $/year, respecting: A financial cost of 0.219 $/d for 0.0730 $/g and 3 g/d. A time cost of 0.0417 $/d for 7.5 s/d and 20 $/h. Capsules, which are 23.5 $/year cheaper than powder under my [...] ---Outline:(00:09) Summary(00:42) Break-even analysis(03:10) Discussion--- First published: December 29th, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/pzf4ykXJefkTDvj7K/break-even-analysis-of-creatine-supplementation --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.