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Creatine, explained for women. Study by study.

Plain-language reviews of the research on creatine, energy and the female body, from your 30s through menopause, with every claim linked to its study.

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Creatine for women: what the research actually shows

Creatine is one of the most studied supplements there is, and at the usual 3–5 g a day it is well tolerated, with a little water weight as the only consistent side effect. For women, the clearest benefit is a small extra gain in muscle and strength when it is paired with strength training, including after menopause. It has not been shown to raise bone density, and the brain, mood and perimenopause findings are still early.

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