About this episode

This episode discusses the relevance of creatine for vegan women in perimenopause and menopause, covering its benefits and considerations.

You've probably been hearing a lot about creatine lately. In this episode I'm discussing how the current research is relevant to vegan women in perimenopause and menopause: what creatine does for your muscles, your brain, and your bones, whether it causes weight gain, the risks, and why vegan women are in a good position to benefit. 1:34 History of creatine 2:55 How creatine works 4:08 Benefits: muscle mass and strength 5:10 Benefits: bone density 5:47 Benefits: brain and mood 6:48 How creatine fits with a vegan lifestyle 9:47 Does creatine cause weight gain? 11:24 Creatine and kidneys 12:21 Stomach discomfort 12:40 How to take creatine 13:07 Loading 13:37 Timing 14:15 Conclusion Links mentioned: Free 3-Day Vegan Menopause Meal Plan: https://blissfulmenopause.kit.com/d75525d1c8 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/anna-blissfulmenopause/30min Cozy Earth bamboo sheets (use code BLISSFUL for up to 20% off): https://cozyearth.com Also check out the Vegan Menopause Blog: https://www.blissfulmenopause.com/blog This episode is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you have kidney concerns or are on…

People in this episode

Host: Anna Pelzer

Topics covered

• creatine
• menopause
• vegan lifestyle
• muscle health
• bone density
• brain health

Keywords

• creatine
• vegan women
• menopause
• muscle mass
• bone density
• brain health
• weight gain
• supplements

Sponsors

Cozy Earth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vegan Menopause Blog, Free 3-Day Vegan Menopause Meal Plan, Calendly

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