Menopause influencers swear by this supplement. Is it worth a shot?
Menopause influencers are promoting creatine as a supplement to help with muscle loss and memory issues during menopause. While creatine has been studied and shown to have benefits for muscle mass and exercise performance, most research has focused on men. Experts caution that more research is needed to understand its effects specifically on menopausal women.
- ▪Creatine is a compound that the body produces naturally and is stored mostly in muscles.
- ▪Influencers argue that creatine can enhance the effectiveness of strength training for women experiencing muscle loss during menopause.
- ▪Studies have shown that creatine can modestly increase muscle mass and exercise performance, but most research has focused on men.
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