18/07/2024
PSA: Creatine does more than just help you build more strength in the gym!
I see TONS of questions come in about creatine (and I often decline them so we don't have so many repeat questions).
So let's clarify some things about creatine. π
Creatine is best known to help you increase your power output in the gym - so essentially you can add in a couple additional reps or weight to your squat, or push harder on your sprint - leading to additional muscle and strength.
For women in and beyond menopause, research finds that creatine supplementation can help counteract the menopause-related decline in muscle, bone, and strength by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and serum markers of bone resorption, while also resulting in an increase in bone formation.
BUT that's not the only thing that it can help with! Creatine has also been shown to improve your cognitive function, and help with short term memory and reasoning!
If you're worried about water weight... this really depends on the individual! Not everyone will gain water weight, and I actually prefer how I look when I take creatine vs. when I don't as creatine can make your muscles appear fuller and bigger by drawing water into your muscle cells. π
Also remember that it's just water weight. And as soon as you stop creatine, that extra 1-3lbs (if gained) comes off.
Are you taking creatine? Or have questions about creatine? Comment below.
