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Episode 64: Creatine for Women Over 40: What the Research Says and What to Be Careful Of
Creatine ads are everywhere, and they're now aimed squarely at women over 40. But does it work, is it safe, and will it make you bloat? Gloria shares why she's curious too: she's lost muscle mass, wants it back, and has a painful shoulder that makes strength training tricky.
In this episode she breaks down what creatine actually is, what the research shows for muscle, bone, and mood in postmenopausal women, and where the evidence has been overhyped, especially for bone density.
She also covers how to take it, the myths, and the important precautions: your kidneys, how creatine can affect…
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