Creatine & Collagen: My Two-Week Experiment (and the Unexpected Mental Boost)

I’m not usually someone who jumps on supplement trends. I’ve always preferred the simple stuff… good food, movement, sunshine, and a cup of herbal tea. But over the past couple of years I kept hearing about creatine and collagen from people I trust. Not for the gym-bro reasons you see online, but for things like brain health, energy, recovery, and just generally feeling well.

And if I’m honest, brain health has become really important to me.
My dad passed away two years ago with Alzheimer’s, and watching that unfold made me much more conscious of how I care for my own mind. Anything that might support long-term cognitive function now has my full attention!

So two weeks ago, I thought: why not?
I got myself a tub of NUDA creatine and collagen powder, and started adding both to my morning routine (a glass of water, nothing fancy, what I liked about this brand is there is absolutely no taste to either of them)

And honestly, I’m shocked at how noticeable the difference has been.

The Cognitive Shift I Wasn’t Expecting

The biggest thing I’ve noticed and the thing I really didn’t expect is the mental clarity.

Within about a week, I felt… sharper. More switched on. Like someone had quietly removed a layer of fog I didn’t realise I’d been living with. I’m finding it easier to stay focused, I’m less mentally scattered, and that mid-afternoon slump has pretty much disappeared.

Creatine is known for its role in physical energy production, but it also supports the brain.
And collagen, usually talked about in terms of skin, seems to be giving me this underlying sense of steadiness in my body, which oddly makes my mind feel clearer too.

I’m not claiming miracle results but for the first time in a long time, I feel more present. And that means a lot to me given my personal connection to brain health.

Other Changes I’ve Noticed (The Subtle Stuff)

Better recovery

My muscles bounce back quicker, especially after long days of teaching.

More stable energy

No spikes, no crashes, just a smooth, calm sort of energy.

Skin & joints feeling supported

My skin looks a little brighter, and I’m definitely creaking less in the mornings.

None of these on their own are huge, but together they make a real difference to how I feel day to day.

Why I’m Continuing This Little Ritual

The thing I’ve loved most isn’t the physical changes, it’s the ritual. A scoop of creatine, a scoop of collagen… and the quiet sense that I’m doing something small but meaningful for myself, especially for my long-term brain health.

After everything my family navigated with my dad, taking proactive care of my mind feels grounding and empowering.

I’m only two weeks in, so I’ll keep sharing how things evolve but even this early on, I’m genuinely impressed.

If You’re Curious…

Because I’ve been so impressed, we’ve actually added the NUDA range, made by an amazing local company, to our online shop.
If you’re interested in trying creatine or collagen yourself, you can take a look at what we’ve stocked here: