Creatine Beyond the Gym: Cognitive Benefits and Brain Energy
About Dr. Sarah Chen
Dr. Sarah Chen holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Stanford University and an M.S. in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins. With over a decade of experience in evidence-based health research, she has published peer-reviewed work on mitochondrial function, nootropic mechanisms, and longevity biomarkers. At Self Hacking, Sarah oversees the scientific rigor of every article — reviewing primary literature, evaluating study quality, and translating complex biochemistry into practical, actionable guidance. She is particularly focused on the intersection of cellular metabolism and cognitive performance, and has personally tested dozens of protocols across sleep, supplementation, and exercise optimization. Her work is grounded in one principle: the best health decisions come from understanding the mechanisms, not just the marketing.
