“Creatine can improve lean mass, help with cellular hydration, improve cognitive functioning, and is low risk and highly effective. Why wouldn’t you try it?”  

– Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan  

LINKS + RESOURCES: 

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan and her research HERE.  

🔗 Find research on creatine and women’s health HERE.  

🔗 Get the scoop on the creatine product recommended by Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan HERE. 

Creatine has been a hot topic in the health and wellness world, with more experts recommending it for women—especially in midlife. But with all the buzz, what’s fact, what’s fiction, and should YOU consider taking creatine?   

In this episode of AGE BETTER, Barbara Hannah Grufferman sits down with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, one of the leading researchers on creatine and women’s health. Dr. Smith-Ryan is a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has conducted extensive research on how creatine supports energy production, muscle recovery, and overall well-being.   

They discuss why creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders, how it supports muscle, bone, and brain health, and the best way to take it for maximum benefits. If you’ve been wondering whether creatine is right for you, this episode is packed with science-backed answers!   

KEY TAKEAWAYS:  

✔️ Creatine is a natural compound found in muscle and plays a critical role in energy production.   

✔️ It helps produce ATP, the body's primary energy source.   

✔️ Women in midlife can significantly benefit from creatine, especially for muscle preservation and strength.   

✔️ Supports bone health and may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.   

✔️ May improve brain health and cognitive function, including memory and focus.   

✔️ The recommended dosage is around 5 grams per day.   

✔️ Creatine monohydrate is the most researched and effective form.   

✔️ Minimal side effects make it a low-risk, high-reward supplement.   

✔️ Can help reduce fatigue, brain fog, and improve recovery from workouts.   

✔️ Works best when paired with exercise to maximize benefits.   

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