Creatine for Women: How to Take It, How Much You Need & What It Actually Does

Think creatine is only for bodybuilders or worried it's going to make you bulky or gain weight? Let's talk about what creatine actually does.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the research on creatine, including studies looking specifically at women, and showing you how I personally use it as part of my strength and muscle-building routine.

We'll talk about creatine monohydrate, dosage, consistency, water retention, resistance training, protein, loading phases, and why maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age.

I'm also giving you a simple challenge you can start today: 30 days of consistent creatine paired with two strength-training sessions each week.

In this episode:

What creatine actually does  Why creatine isn't just for men  Does creatine make you gain weight?  Creatine and water retention  Why training matters  The type of creatine I use  How much creatine to take  Why I take creatine every day  Whether you can put creatine in coffee  Creatine and protein  Simple resistance exercises you can do at home  My 30-day creatine challenge

Resources Mentioned

Qualia Creatine+, use code MINDY at checkout for 15% offFREE Nervous System QuestionnaireReset AcademyAge Like a GirlResistance BandsFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep372

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