Creatine is often seen as a supplement for bodybuilders and gym enthusiasts, but the research now tells a very different story.

In this episode of the Fab Female Nutrition podcast, Wendy Hill explores why creatine may be an important and often overlooked supplement for women, particularly in midlife.

Creatine is naturally produced in the body and plays a key role in energy production, helping to regenerate ATP - the fuel your cells use for movement, performance and brain function. While creatine has long been associated with muscle building, newer research highlights benefits for women including mental clarity, cognitive performance, mood, energy and healthy ageing.

In this episode we explore:

• What creatine is and how it works in the body • Why women tend to have lower creatine stores than men • The benefits of creatine for brain health and mental clarity • How creatine may support mood, anxiety and depression • Why creatine can help with strength, muscle mass and healthy ageing • The connection between muscle strength and bone health in midlife • Whether creatine causes weight gain (and the truth behind the myth) • Who may benefit most from creatine supplementation • How to take creatine and what form to choose

Wendy's personal experience

Wendy also shares her own experience of taking creatine consistently, noticing benefits in energy, focus and mental clarity, particularly later in the day.

Food first approach

As always, diet comes first. Creatine is found naturally in foods such as:

• Red meat • Fish • Animal proteins

However, therapeutic levels are difficult to obtain through diet alone, which is why supplementation may be worth considering for some women.

Sponsor thank you

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Final thought

Nutrition science continues to evolve. Creatine may not be right for everyone, but it is certainly worth understanding, especially for women looking to support strength, energy and brain health as they age.

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