Episode 456: Creatine Considerations

Episode 456: Creatine Considerations

Author: Ali Miller RD August 4, 2025 Duration: 36:19
Do you need to be taking creatine? This episode explores the multifaceted role of creatine in the body, extending beyond its common association with athletic performance. From muscle strength and recovery to cognitive function, mood stability, and healthy aging, creatine plays a critical role in cellular energy production and neurological health.  Listeners will learn how creatine functions in the body, who may benefit most from supplementation, and whether it has a place in daily wellness routines beyond the gym. The episode also covers considerations for dosing, form, and timing, along with potential benefits for women, vegetarians, older adults, and those dealing with neurological or mood disorders. Plus learn about food sources of creatine you can easily incorporate into your diet to reap the benefits.  Also in this episode:  Keto Reset Masterclass 8/29 Grab your free spot for exclusive savings! Keto Reset Program - Enrollment opens 8/28! What is creatine?  How creatine supports performance and muscle gain Creatine and women’s health Creatine Supplementation in Women’s Health: A Lifespan Perspective - PMC Brain health and memory Effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function of healthy individuals: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials Thoughts on fluid retention and creatine bloat Pure Collagen Whey Protect Can you get enough creatine naturally from the diet? Supplementation, form and dosage considerations Wild Foods Creatine - use code ALIMILLERRD for savings   Sponsors for this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co! 

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