S14 EP3: Creatine for Women: Everything You Need to Know

<p>Creatine has officially entered its main character era.</p><p>For years, creatine was marketed almost exclusively to bodybuilders, athletes, and gym bros. But suddenly it&#39;s showing up everywhere, from menopause experts and neurologists to longevity researchers and wellness influencers.</p><p>So what&#39;s changed?</p><p>In this episode, we break down what creatine actually is, what it does inside the body, and whether it deserves all the attention it&#39;s getting. We discuss muscle health, menopause, brain function, aging, independence, and the biggest myths that continue to scare people away from one of the most researched supplements available.</p><p>If you&#39;ve ever wondered whether creatine is right for you, this episode will help you separate the science from the marketing.</p><p>In This Episode:</p><p>✔ What creatine actually does</p><p>✔ Why women are finally part of the conversation</p><p>✔ Muscle health and longevity</p><p>✔ Menopause, estrogen decline, and recovery</p><p>✔ Creatine and cognitive health</p><p>✔ Water retention and bloating myths</p><p>✔ Kidney health misconceptions</p><p>✔ How much creatine you really need</p><p>✔ What type of creatine to buy</p><p>(00:00:52) Welcome to the Podcast</p><p>(00:06:04) Supplements should supplement, not replace, nutrition</p><p>(00:07:42) Why we are talking about creatine</p><p>(00:09:30) Who is creatine for?</p><p>(00:16:20) Creatine is a misunderstood supplement</p><p>(00:20:56) Women’s longevity &amp; independence</p><p>(00:26:55) The Menopausal journey, estrogen &amp; muscle loss</p><p>(00:34:54) Creatine and brain health</p><p>(00:40:55) Bloating, water retention &amp; scale myths</p><p>(00:47:54) Does creatine damage your kidneys?</p><p>(00:51:18) How much creatine should you take?</p><p>(00:53:41) Choosing the right creatine supplement</p><p>Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast"><u>https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast</u></a></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cvg-nation/id1544802693"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a></p><p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.cvgnation"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠