E316: Creatine Isn't Just for Bodybuilders: What Midlife Women Need to Know About Muscle, Energy, and Brain Health
About this episode
Marnie and Stephanie discuss the benefits of creatine for midlife women, focusing on muscle, energy, and brain health.
When was the last time you heard someone say creatine was for women? Probably not often enough. In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, Marnie and Stephanie break down one of the most researched supplements available and make the case for why midlife women should be paying attention. Creatine has long been associated with bodybuilders and gym culture, but the science tells a far more interesting story, especially for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the hormonal shifts that come with them. This conversation covers the basics of how creatine works, why women naturally have lower stores than men, and what the emerging research says about its benefits for muscle, recovery, energy, and brain health. Marnie and Stephanie also share how they each take it daily, what brands they trust, and how to work through the bloating concern that keeps many women from sticking with it. Supplements are never the whole picture. But this one may be worth a closer look. Key Takeaways What creatine is and how it supports cellular energy production Why women have lower creatine stores than men How declining estrogen affects muscle mass and recovery The strength and lean muscle…
People in this episode
Hosts: Marnie Dachis Marmet, Stephanie May Potter
Topics covered
- creatine
- midlife women
- muscle health
- energy
- brain health
- perimenopause
- menopause
Mentioned in this episode
Products: creatine
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