Functional medicine nutritionalist and a personal trainer/group fitness instructor, adaptive exercise specialist, master herbalist and vitamin/mineral/nutricutal specialist. Teach HIIT in the pool at 61. Taken 3 grams creatinine daily last 3 years 😎. 25+ years post menopausal. Keep up the good work 🙌
As a woman I’ve felt that taking Creatine in conjunction with lifting weights is beneficial to me. What I learned today was that my 70 y/o mom could also benefit from it too and in fact, she is likely deficient.👍. Thank you.
I am 60 and have been taking creatine for about 3 months. First thing that stands out strong is how quickly my muscles heal after working out. The soreness does not last too long. I lift and hurt my back recently, deadlifting. The soreness lasted less than a week. In addition to creatine, I kept moving and stretching but by the time I met with my trainer again, I was not sore anymore.
Thank you so much, Mike, for your research and for sharing your knowledge and experience. I’m a 73 year old woman who maintains a regular exercise routine including resistance training. I just added creatine to my supplement set, so too soon to see any results. But I truly appreciate the fact that you cover issues concerning “senior” women. We’re often dismissed as a group. Thank you, again!
Thank you for this video. As a vegan, I never really gave much thought to creatine. However I am athletic, doing HIIT, weight training and running. I recently just bought your electrolyte stix and will see how I feel on them and maybe consider adding more creatine to my supplements.
Oh wow yeah,...as a vegan you have to take creative since your not eating beef. Energy, muscle retention, and cognitive health, and now we learn so many other benefits. I eat a ton of red meat and still supplement with creating. Pure beef carnivores are the only group that gets enough creative for body and brain optimization.
Appreciate all the data breakdown MM, I’m curious and motivated to take creatine as I’m 55 and still my period, however inconsistent. Being keto has helped tremendously. Thank you 🙏🏼
Thanks Mike! Particularly appreciate the attention to and info for older women given here. One question: As I've been lifting since the 70's, I'm well familiar with the traditional 3-5 g per day mantra (interesting that that has never changed with all the added (and stratified) research!). You did not mention what, if any, are any *negative effects* of erring on the side of taking "too much" creatine supplement? Obviously, aside from the unnecessary cost. I.e., why wouldn't I just take, for instance, 7 grams per day, rather than try to guess what is "optimal" for me? Did all of those studies, and the research you did, not address this? Thank you!
My FM Doctor just told me to consider taking creatine. Thank you for this video! Thank you for always sharing in depth how we can improve our health and always explaining it so well.
THANK YOU! Your insight is very helpful. I've never heard of creatine, but am going to start supplementing. I'm hoping it will help me sleep and gain cognitively. 😴 Love your show.
Thanks, Mike! I always love your podcasts. I fast and am at a good weight but NEED to work out. I tote haybales & feed bags but need to start some weight training.
This was great information. I was researching protein supplements for women because I need to increase my iron and creatine levels. Looking to try the electrolytes w/creatine as well. Thank you!
Thanks,...I was just explaining to my wife how how she should start taking it for cognitive, muscle, and energy health and that it would cause water retention if she just drank healthy levels of water.
Awesome, awesome video!!! Full of great information!! Thank you.. If you were an older person, taking like 3g each day, do you need to cycle off of creatine at any time? Thanks again!!
Thanks so much for this information. I have multiple reasons to try this which include age, lack of sleep (5-6 hours would be great), and I do HIIT and strength training. Do you know of a cognitive test to take prior to starting supplementation that you could recommend?
Wouldn't go super high dose. Here's some reviews on what we formulated to see if it's a good fit for you: myoxcience.com/collections/new-formulas/products/real-salt-electrolytes-taurine-creatine-blend
So both protein and creatine levels are low on blood work. I've been increasing my protein. 30-40 grams per meal with either meat or plant based protein powder because I am lactose. I am a 61 year old women in menopause also on BHRT. Doctor says I don't need creatine. I'm focusing on weight training but feel defeated because I don't see my body changing. Thoughts please.
It seems like creatine has many benefits, the only thing that keeps me from taking it is hair loss.. I have pretty thin hair so any fallout would freak me out haha. Do you have any research on creatine and hair loss or is it a myth?
Just a word of warning to be careful with this. I used it about 10 years ago, because I heard it might prevent sagging skin as you age. My hair started falling out like crazy! I couldn't figure out why my hair was falling out suddenly in what seems liked droves. I did an internet search on creatine and found that it does in some people.
40 years old women here who started resistance training, high protein eating and creatine 170 days ago and the results have been life changing! This will be me for the rest of my life now 💪
Hello! I’m 41 and have just started resistance and creatine 5grams a day…. Now I’m reading all this stuff about it causing hair loss?…. I already have long fine hair and for. Want to lose it …. Have you notice shedding ?
I am a 59-year-old woman and I recently had my appendix out in April. After my surgery my short-term memory was totally shot. My stamina was in the toilet and I felt so bad in my recovery. On May the 12th I started taking five grams of creatine in the morning. My mood is better My stamina is almost back to normal and my memory is back to normal. I'm going to take this for the rest of my life!
I Just started taking creatine with my plant protein and I lost 40lbs in one month, I’m stronger and more lean. I also noticed mental clarity, better cycles and periods, better mood, restorative sleep, curbed appetite, fast recovery almost no sore days from working out and my skin is better and no sagging from weight loss I feel like it actually tightened my skin. Creatine is a wonderful supplement for women and fat loss.
I’ve been feeling like my skin isn’t as tight… just turned 40 a few months ago, and reading your comment about it tightening my skin is encouraging because I wondered if it would. Thanks for sharing!
I’m a 70 yr old woman who lifts heavy weights 4-5 days a week. I’ve recently added creatine to my diet & feeling the benefits but it’s great to hear that it helps with brain & mental health too.
Hi, I'm a 78 yr old man, just started taking creatine again. My wife is a couple years younger, and I'm trying to get her to start on creatine as well; thanks for your post.
I'm 43, with fibromyalgia and arthritis. I'm going to try these electrolyte Stix with creatine 🤞 hoping it'll give me enough boost to get moving without as bad flares. They have been so much worse since I shattered my ankle. I felt great when I was paleo/keto adjacent 😅 so maybe trying this will at least not hurt me any
I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH! I am 1 yr out of total hysterectomy with both ovaries removed AND NO ONE SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THIS!!!!! You are amazing and again thank you soooo much !
Whoa-I was so sleep deprived for year’s following my divorce that was highly stressful- then that stress was compounded by menopause! I feel creatine is something that is helping to restore my brain and body. I had been lifting weights for about 5 months but not seeing any results. I started taking creatine just a handful of weeks ago and WOW! I am making visible gains in my arms and legs! It is truly amazing and I can’t believe I didn’t know about this years ago! Thank you for getting the word out!
Hey, just reading your comment 9 months later and I wanna say, thank you 🙏🏻 I too went through a bad divorce during menopause and got way off track. Trying to get it together now and really found your comment inspiring.
I'm a woman with intractable catamenial epilepsy who started taking creatine a few weeks ago. I also strength train and do jiu jitsu 5 times a week. I have had no more seizures since I started taking creatine.! I wonder how creatine has affected hormones that usually trigger those seizures
Mike Mutzel, thank you for addressing post menopausal women in your podcast. I am 58, and still want to build muscle, as part of my fitness and longevity journey. I have noticed a significant increase in ability to put forth greater power in my resistance training workout. This was mainly for my back/shoulder day. I am still evaluating for my leg day. In a prior podcast, I think you mentioned greater improvements in power (one rep max) for the legs (about 13%?) and for upper body (about 6%)? Was so excited to hear that mental health, including cognition improvements are also a side benefit of taking creative.
Hi Mike. I am a 66 year old woman. I just want to thank you for your amazing videos and that you specially help older woman. I love that they are short and packed with everything I need to know. You really are a star in the wellness industry.
Same here,.I took it for the recovery,. My muscles,.esspecially Lats were always soo sore after workouts,. Creatine helps immeasuably and my workouts are 10% better~
I appreciate you addressing Creatine for Women that are Peri and Post menopausal. We are often forgotten. I have found a few studies that I plan to read as well! Thank you very much! Well wishes on the growth of your channel and business!
Thank you for clarifying this. I have seen a lot for men but am curious on effects on women. Being an older female and concerned about muscle loss appreciate it.
I love creatine, I just need to start small and work my way up to full dose after taking a break otherwise I get terrible stomach upset. It does cause some water retention in the muscles but not much.
Awesome info here! I am a 36 year old woman, have been lifting for about 8 years now and can confirm positive effects on exercise and weightlifting as I’ve take creatine off and on throughout that time and notice increased lifts whenever I’ve been taking it.
@@Mereship I think the basic no frills creatine monohydrate is the most economical. I lift rather aggressively and use a brand called Ghost “size” but it’s not entry level stuff. Makes your skin crawl a little 😂 but it has a “burn delay” chemical in it. Regular old creatine monohydrate just gives you an awesome pump!
@@juliciahernandez3566 I’m assuming you have it in powder form? Do you drink your coffee black as to avoid breaking intermittent fasting. It’s what I normally do. Thanks.
The research shows a possible problem taking creatine with coffee. It’s likely the caffeine blocks the creatine. It is recommended to take them separately.
Very interesting. I was just writing on another doctors page who covers the Carnivore diet that the #1 thing I noticed when I went on the diet was IMPROVED mental health. The depression and anxiety ( that I thought I would be plagued with my whole life) disappeared. I was looking up creatine after listening to your talk, and it is mostly found in meat and seafood. So, wow. Another piece to the puzzle! Thank you very much for all you do.You are the main reason ( a while ago ) when I heard one of your talks on Vitamin D, that I have made it a PRIORITY to get at least 30 minutes of sun a day....something else that also has helped me immensely!! Thanks again
@@bellakim9404 Nice! Isn't it amazing what diet can do? Not once have I ever had a primary care doctor talk about this, and if they do the diet they told me was high in veggie lectins, low fat and high in grains. Even when I showed my doctor how I have improved almost all problems I had with diet she was almost angry!
@@jaybyrd3240 yes, primary care physicians like to put band aids on ailments with pharmaceuticals, so there is no surprise she was Angry. If your health improved, how could she prosper from her scripting to big pharma?
Are there any studies that weren’t directly funded by companies that produce creatine? The two you reviewed are both linked to Alzchem and/or DGC who both received funding to conduct these studies or were linked directly to creatine suppliers. I take creatine and just would like to see unbiased sources.
Creatine is my go-to supplement for extra energy for chronic fatigue. I use it sparingly. It seems to temporarily boost my energy rather than change underlying health. If I use too much of I have found I increase my risk burn-out. I have also personally found it does noticeably stimulate me to the extent I'd struggle to sleep if I took it in the evening - even on a very low dose. In terms of regular supplementation, aside from the aforementioned issues I'd be concerned about hair loss through creatine as I already have a history of PCOS related hair loss.
^^appreciate you sharing all of this! (Also, look into Ozone/UV therapy (through an IV) - this has had the biggest affect on my chronic adrenal fatigue hands down). 💕
Thank you! This was incredibly helpful to me. I'm 43 and am usually fairly consistent in my workouts. I prefer HIIT. But my sleep can be very eratic, especially once the leuteal phase starts. I will make sure I'm focusing more on red meat and if necessary, additional supplementation of creatine, since I am also genetically predisposed to low B6 levels. I tend do notice I'm incredibly fatigued during that time as well. Seems a full two weeks of bad sleep, crazy mood swings, and very low physical and mental energy. I'll apply this info and see how it helps!
I had many issues from my menstral cycle. Vitamin B complex truly helped my emotional swings. I had PMS very bad. I also used Nutritional yeast to add to foods to boost these Vit bc of loss in monthly flow. It really made me feel better
Thanks for sharing this info! As a menopausal woman I’m really trying to educate myself of what will help me thrive and anything I can realistically throw at it I will ❤️
I'm an elderly female with fibromyalgia, which is proven to involve a lower amount of available ATP. I lost my fitness when I first got sick, and once stabilized, I started to exercise again and couldn't do much at all. I was also an almost vegetarian then, but am on Paleo now. Creatine was instrumental in allowing me to work up to a basic fitness level again. Once I reached that, the creatine did not add any more benefit. The only benefit I got was being able to exercise more, but it was well worth it.
I love how fast and informative you speak, you started the video right into the topic. I also love how you pronounce every word clearly. Subscribeeeeeeeeeedd
Does it matter what kind of Creatine, like monohydrate or any other kind? I think my Mom can really benefit from adding this so I just wanna make sure to get the right one if that matters. ??
Great content, Mike. I appreciate the additional dive. If the info is helpful for anyone else, I’m a 45yr old, female, 155lbs, 6’1”.My exercise consists of endurance, weight training, and some HIIT. I definitely benefit from Creatine, usually 1-3grams a day. I can tell a difference in my strength, endurance, cognition, energy, and appearance, when I take a break from Creatine. I did not “load” it when I started. I do eat meat, usually daily, but typically just at one meal. I would definitely encourage women to give it a shot. I plan to try your new electrolytes with it included soon. Thanks again!
Not with the lower 1-3gram “ramp in”. I had tried to use 5 grams a day before as often recommended, and I did get water retention from that. At the 1-3grams, I do not.
@@kelmike060404 Yes Ma’am! I get it! Start low and see how your body responds. I can definitely tell a difference when I’m taking it though in strength, output..even if it’s just the smaller dose of Creatine, vs not taking it at all. Best wishes!
Can make a video about creatine benefits for women who have osteoporosis and low bone density? My mother has this and already broke her back and is now recovering. I managed to convince her to take vitamin D, K and Calcium. Is there anything else she should take? Doctors here (Germany) are absolutely useless and don't even recommend vitamin D even when levels are low.
As a woman in her 60's who does resistance training & walking/cycling just started creatine using Myoxcience electrolyte stix's. I think it is helping my excerise performance. Only started so time will tell. Thanks Mike for sharing this info.
Actually there are a lot of people who if they take creatine in the evening do have significant difficulty sleeping / falling asleep because of the adenosine clearance. I am one of those people. I take in AM and afternoon at the latest.
Perhaps low creatine levels can be linked more to low red meat intake which can result in a significant iron deficiency. Iron levels have a much stronger link to depression. I have a few friends with low iron levels, and all refuse to eat more red meat to address their chronic deficiency. Nothing beats heme iron. They don't get it!
Mike, thanks so much for your focus on women and creatine. I started creatine about a month ago (3-5 grams daily) and i notice that it really helps with weight training and with road biking. I plan to use it long term. Big benefits and I haven't noticed any downside. I do drink significantly more water on it, but that's probably a helpful thing anyway.
I had a gastric bypass done 8 years ago. I was 400 pounds*** at 5'9" I had the roux en Y done- the malabsorbtion is doing a better job at killing me than all that extra weight! As I learn more and more from you, I realize that my inability to absorb nitration through foods and medication is affecting my physical and mental well being!! My teeth are falling out and have lost their enamel, my skin is dry and cracked, my menstrual cycles went crazy (I'm almost 52) that has my Gyn baffled, My moods, sleeping everything! ***at teh time I had no idea why I was so heavy - it certainly wasn't my eating- lymphedema and lipedema was the culprit, as well as 5 antipsychotic medications, birth control and Lyrica for fibromyalgia
Thanks for sharing some research specifically for women. Very helpful, I was taking creatine and with other supplements, interventions etc got lazy and stopped the C, Adding back in!
Consider interviewing Ben Lynch on this. It can be a godsend for MTHFR SNPs since 45% of methylation goes to Creatine synthesis and 45% to acytelcholine synthesis. Probably explains the mental health benefits.
Would it matter which type of creatine I get. I'm almost 60, total hysterectomy about 10 years ago and a massive brain aneurysm in 2019. Fibromyalgia and pain and depression. . We'll just say a hot mess and leave it there. Lol. I hope you can guide me here with your advice. Thank you.
I'm scared because of that hair loss thing! I'm a 25 year old woman have given birth 2 years ago and now going heavy in the gym. But so scares of my hair falling out or so... Please help :)
Thankyou! Another great listen. I'm interested to know your opinion on Creatine supplementation for people post covid. Many people are experiencing ongoing 'post covid neurological syndrome' after contracting the virus - the effects are similar to those of stroke patients and have impacted the young and old. I'm wondering if Creatine supplementation could benefit these people, by working on the same hormonal and neurological mechanisms?
I do wonder why the female body stores so much less creative though. The design of the human body is so brilliant, there’s usually good reasons for why it does the things it does. If we tamper with the design of nature, could there be some unintended consequences?
Hey my wife is 8weeks pregnant and not sure wether creatine would be beneficial or maybe harmful, I know there’s a lot of things to stay away from when pregnant.
Thank you so much, I started taking this last week. I am 47 post menopausal on BHRT. Eat a high protein, low carb diet. I workout 5 days a week and I have noticed a huge diff in my energy and my muscle recovery. I did make mistake of taking it too late in the evening when I was doing loading doses and noticed I was super energetic and couldnt fall asleep and then didnt sleep the best the first few days, so I stopped taking with my preworkout stuff and that seems to have helped.
Rachelle, My I ask what brand of pre-work out you are taking. I too am 47, trying to figure the balance in Health and Fitness and pre-menopausal stuff out.
@@florieschwindt6644 I did the 5gms TID for 2 weeks and now I take 5gm a day mixed with Dr. Bergs electrolytes. I take this in the morning, then take my preworkout with a NEO 40 supplement 30 min before my evening workout. I do pilates 2 times a week, TRX 3 times a week then I lift weight 2-4 times a week.
I have been strength training almost every day since Oct 2020. I have been taking 3 to 5 g of creatine for a couple months and haven't noticed a difference in my performance or muscle. I do eat a good amount of protein too. I will try a loading phase and see if that helps.
I have been loading my supplies since two weeks and I've noticed a huge difference in my lifts. I can do more reps now and I even went higher on my pr.
Could be a fake batch. I suspect mine is fake because I just got dizzy and lightheaded off a 5g scoop and drank a bunch of water which bloated tf out of me and didn’t touch it again. Don’t order supps from Amazon
Functional medicine nutritionalist and a personal trainer/group fitness instructor, adaptive exercise specialist, master herbalist and vitamin/mineral/nutricutal specialist. Teach HIIT in the pool at 61. Taken 3 grams creatinine daily last 3 years 😎. 25+ years post menopausal. Keep up the good work 🙌
As a woman I’ve felt that taking Creatine in conjunction with lifting weights is beneficial to me. What I learned today was that my 70 y/o mom could also benefit from it too and in fact, she is likely deficient.👍. Thank you.
Have you felt any side effects from it?
@@CaliVibez111. Side effects??
🙌 thanks for female specific info! Too many studies (esp fitness related) don't factor in women and their hormone cycles.
Love the female specific content/info - thank you!
I am 60 and have been taking creatine for about 3 months. First thing that stands out strong is how quickly my muscles heal after working out. The soreness does not last too long.
I lift and hurt my back recently, deadlifting. The soreness lasted less than a week. In addition to creatine, I kept moving and stretching but by the time I met with my trainer again, I was not sore anymore.
Awesome..glad it's helped you..I might try it for strength training ..to recover better
Thank you so much, Mike, for your research and for sharing your knowledge and experience. I’m a 73 year old woman who maintains a regular exercise routine including resistance training. I just added creatine to my supplement set, so too soon to see any results.
But I truly appreciate the fact that you cover issues concerning “senior” women. We’re often dismissed as a group. Thank you, again!
Thank you for this video. As a vegan, I never really gave much thought to creatine. However I am athletic, doing HIIT, weight training and running. I recently just bought your electrolyte stix and will see how I feel on them and maybe consider adding more creatine to my supplements.
Oh wow yeah,...as a vegan you have to take creative since your not eating beef. Energy, muscle retention, and cognitive health, and now we learn so many other benefits. I eat a ton of red meat and still supplement with creating. Pure beef carnivores are the only group that gets enough creative for body and brain optimization.
How did you feel with the stick?
Appreciate all the data breakdown MM, I’m curious and motivated to take creatine as I’m 55 and still my period, however inconsistent. Being keto has helped tremendously. Thank you 🙏🏼
Thanks Mike! Particularly appreciate the attention to and info for older women given here. One question: As I've been lifting since the 70's, I'm well familiar with the traditional 3-5 g per day mantra (interesting that that has never changed with all the added (and stratified) research!). You did not mention what, if any, are any *negative effects* of erring on the side of taking "too much" creatine supplement? Obviously, aside from the unnecessary cost. I.e., why wouldn't I just take, for instance, 7 grams per day, rather than try to guess what is "optimal" for me? Did all of those studies, and the research you did, not address this? Thank you!
Not sure you need to overdo it. It’s it’s found in many foods you probably eat anyhow.
@@Highintensityhealth Okay, to rephrase...are there any *negative side effects*, if one should inadvertently "overdo" it?
g gastg Gastrointestinal discomfort and distress is one
@@mb8219 Thanks. Haha no problem there. I'm pretty hardy.
This was such a helpful video. Thanks especially for orientating toward women.
My FM Doctor just told me to consider taking creatine. Thank you for this video! Thank you for always sharing in depth how we can improve our health and always explaining it so well.
THANK YOU! Your insight is very helpful. I've never heard of creatine, but am going to start supplementing. I'm hoping it will help me sleep and gain cognitively. 😴 Love your show.
I just completed my first full week of creatine. Looking forward to feeling/seeing the difference by the end of the month. :)
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Can't wait to check all & the site out.
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There is a creatine shortage right now. Stock up, it’s vital!
Oh, I didn’t know that. Thank you for sharing this!
Stockpiling doesn’t help. Things are normalizing.
Waaaay more expensive too!!!
@@sunshinefl6586 Now creatine? :( I didn’t know it’s gone up too. Ugh…I take it most days, have for years and was going to order more soon.
Thanks, Mike! I always love your podcasts. I fast and am at a good weight but NEED to work out. I tote haybales & feed bags but need to start some weight training.
This is really interesting - Especially hormonal influences on CK at particular cycle phase. Good insight for fertility patients.
I love your myoxcince electrolytes drink its my new morning OJ replacement 😋
This was great information. I was researching protein supplements for women because I need to increase my iron and creatine levels. Looking to try the electrolytes w/creatine as well. Thank you!
Great work! I was trying to convince my girlfriend to take creatine for a while. I think this will be helpful for her to watch
Thanks for the information Mike!👍❤🥩🥩🥩❤
So interesting! Have not heard anything about this but I am very interested.
Thoughts on creatine for someone on a carnivore diet ?
Thanks,...I was just explaining to my wife how how she should start taking it for cognitive, muscle, and energy health and that it would cause water retention if she just drank healthy levels of water.
Very helpful!
Awesome, awesome video!!! Full of great information!! Thank you.. If you were an older person, taking like 3g each day, do you need to cycle off of creatine at any time? Thanks again!!
Thank you for this video !!
Thank you for the info!! I just started taking creatine!
Creatine decreases the headaches and migraines I get as a result of a TBI
Thank you
Thanks so much for this information. I have multiple reasons to try this which include age, lack of sleep (5-6 hours would be great), and I do HIIT and strength training. Do you know of a cognitive test to take prior to starting supplementation that you could recommend?
Thanks for the video.
I Enjoy watching your channel
I like this new setup cuh
Thanks Mike!
Thanks for the info! I’m a 50 yr old female and was just wondering about this. I have had kidney stones though. Wondering if I should supplement?
Wouldn't go super high dose. Here's some reviews on what we formulated to see if it's a good fit for you: myoxcience.com/collections/new-formulas/products/real-salt-electrolytes-taurine-creatine-blend
Using chanca piedra can help break up kidney and gall bladder stones
Thanks Mike
I have to find a brand that doesn't bloat me
Mike, did I hear you correctly? Sedentary elderly women can see cognitive benefits from creatine?
So both protein and creatine levels are low on blood work. I've been increasing my protein. 30-40 grams per meal with either meat or plant based protein powder because I am lactose. I am a 61 year old women in menopause also on BHRT. Doctor says I don't need creatine. I'm focusing on weight training but feel defeated because I don't see my body changing. Thoughts please.
It seems like creatine has many benefits, the only thing that keeps me from taking it is hair loss.. I have pretty thin hair so any fallout would freak me out haha. Do you have any research on creatine and hair loss or is it a myth?
It's a myth. Creatine doesn't cause hair loss.
Just a word of warning to be careful with this. I used it about 10 years ago, because I heard it might prevent sagging skin as you age. My hair started falling out like crazy! I couldn't figure out why my hair was falling out suddenly in what seems liked droves. I did an internet search on creatine and found that it does in some people.
@@helgag.9866 According to other youtubers it might happened but rather rare.
@@helgag.9866 I'm drinking nettle tea/ taking nettle root
to lower the DHT while taking creatine, hopefully this works!
Mike. If eating carnivore and all meat. Would that change the dosage of creatine to use?
Love yo!!
Everything you say is so helpful. Thank you.
If there a time in which one might be able to see any physical, emotional, and/or mental changes?
Should it be taken on days when you don't work out. For post menopausal women? I didn't know it was helpful for depression.
Yes!!!
40 years old women here who started resistance training, high protein eating and creatine 170 days ago and the results have been life changing!
This will be me for the rest of my life now 💪
I'm with you!!
When do u take it? I started about 2 weeks ago and been taking it post weight lifting
I love your channel, by the way!
Hello!
I’m 41 and have just started resistance and creatine 5grams a day…. Now I’m reading all this stuff about it causing hair loss?…. I already have long fine hair and for. Want to lose it …. Have you notice shedding ?
I am a 59-year-old woman and I recently had my appendix out in April. After my surgery my short-term memory was totally shot. My stamina was in the toilet and I felt so bad in my recovery. On May the 12th I started taking five grams of creatine in the morning. My mood is better My stamina is almost back to normal and my memory is back to normal. I'm going to take this for the rest of my life!
R u still taking Creatine?
I Just started taking creatine with my plant protein and I lost 40lbs in one month, I’m stronger and more lean. I also noticed mental clarity, better cycles and periods, better mood, restorative sleep, curbed appetite, fast recovery almost no sore days from working out and my skin is better and no sagging from weight loss I feel like it actually tightened my skin. Creatine is a wonderful supplement for women and fat loss.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Did you change anything in your diet?
I’ve been feeling like my skin isn’t as tight… just turned 40 a few months ago, and reading your comment about it tightening my skin is encouraging because I wondered if it would. Thanks for sharing!
How old are you?
40lbs in one month? Wow! How?? Plz share
I’m a 70 yr old woman who lifts heavy weights 4-5 days a week. I’ve recently added creatine to my diet & feeling the benefits but it’s great to hear that it helps with brain & mental health too.
Hi, I'm a 78 yr old man, just started taking creatine again. My wife is a couple years younger, and I'm trying to get her to start on creatine as well; thanks for your post.
I'm 43, with fibromyalgia and arthritis. I'm going to try these electrolyte Stix with creatine 🤞 hoping it'll give me enough boost to get moving without as bad flares. They have been so much worse since I shattered my ankle. I felt great when I was paleo/keto adjacent 😅 so maybe trying this will at least not hurt me any
Thank you for sharing Iam 65 and lift heavy weights too will cut down to four times a week .
71 now - don’t take creatine anymore as it is not advised for people with high blood pressure -
Great
I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH! I am 1 yr out of total hysterectomy with both ovaries removed AND NO ONE SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THIS!!!!! You are amazing and again thank you soooo much !
Whoa-I was so sleep deprived for year’s following my divorce that was highly stressful- then that stress was compounded by menopause! I feel creatine is something that is helping to restore my brain and body. I had been lifting weights for about 5 months but not seeing any results. I started taking creatine just a handful of weeks ago and WOW! I am making visible gains in my arms and legs! It is truly amazing and I can’t believe I didn’t know about this years ago! Thank you for getting the word out!
Hey, just reading your comment 9 months later and I wanna say, thank you 🙏🏻 I too went through a bad divorce during menopause and got way off track. Trying to get it together now and really found your comment inspiring.
Can it cause hair loss?
I'm a woman with intractable catamenial epilepsy who started taking creatine a few weeks ago. I also strength train and do jiu jitsu 5 times a week. I have had no more seizures since I started taking creatine.! I wonder how creatine has affected hormones that usually trigger those seizures
Mike Mutzel, thank you for addressing post menopausal women in your podcast. I am 58, and still want to build muscle, as part of my fitness and longevity journey. I have noticed a significant increase in ability to put forth greater power in my resistance training workout. This was mainly for my back/shoulder day. I am still evaluating for my leg day. In a prior podcast, I think you mentioned greater improvements in power (one rep max) for the legs (about 13%?) and for upper body (about 6%)? Was so excited to hear that mental health, including cognition improvements are also a side benefit of taking creative.
Hi Mike. I am a 66 year old woman. I just want to thank you for your amazing videos and that you specially help older woman. I love that they are short and packed with everything I need to know. You really are a star in the wellness industry.
Agreed!
Really appreciate the info for older women. Hard to find health info for people over 60.
Yep, started taking 2 weeks ago, I’m 55, much better work outs and recovery!
Same here,.I took it for the recovery,.
My muscles,.esspecially Lats were always soo sore after workouts,.
Creatine helps immeasuably and my workouts are 10% better~
I appreciate you addressing Creatine for Women that are Peri and Post menopausal. We are often forgotten. I have found a few studies that I plan to read as well! Thank you very much! Well wishes on the growth of your channel and business!
Thank you for clarifying this. I have seen a lot for men but am curious on effects on women. Being an older female and concerned about muscle loss appreciate it.
I love creatine, I just need to start small and work my way up to full dose after taking a break otherwise I get terrible stomach upset. It does cause some water retention in the muscles but not much.
@@kristahutchinson907 thank you for the tip. Just started. So far so good.
@@kristahutchinson907 do you add salt to your creatine?
@@zaynab2085 could you elaborate
Awesome info here! I am a 36 year old woman, have been lifting for about 8 years now and can confirm positive effects on exercise and weightlifting as I’ve take creatine off and on throughout that time and notice increased lifts whenever I’ve been taking it.
Creatine is amazing. Male 52. The first time I took creatine was 30 years ago. When I’m lifting I take it. Works incredibly well.
@@mikewilliams4947 imagine taking REAL creatine now....get some
36 here too and just starting to lift more - can you share how much you’ve taken and how you cycle it? (And any other helpful insights? ;)), Thanks!
What kind of creatine do you take? There are so many kinds!
@@Mereship I think the basic no frills creatine monohydrate is the most economical. I lift rather aggressively and use a brand called Ghost “size” but it’s not entry level stuff. Makes your skin crawl a little 😂 but it has a “burn delay” chemical in it. Regular old creatine monohydrate just gives you an awesome pump!
Been taking creatine in my morning coffee for the last 2.5 years...it's easy and so beneficial I'm 52 and my cycle is better than it was in my 40's
I’m your age. What is your dosage for creatine? Thanks!
@Dee Dee I take 7 grams a day, 5 g in my morning coffee than half a scoop after workout in afternoon....
@@juliciahernandez3566 I’m assuming you have it in powder form? Do you drink your coffee black as to avoid breaking intermittent fasting. It’s what I normally do. Thanks.
@@deedee2218 yes It's powdered unflavored.
The research shows a possible problem taking creatine with coffee. It’s likely the caffeine blocks the creatine. It is recommended to take them separately.
Very interesting. I was just writing on another doctors page who covers the Carnivore diet that the #1 thing I noticed when I went on the diet was IMPROVED mental health. The depression and anxiety ( that I thought I would be plagued with my whole life) disappeared. I was looking up creatine after listening to your talk, and it is mostly found in meat and seafood. So, wow. Another piece to the puzzle! Thank you very much for all you do.You are the main reason ( a while ago ) when I heard one of your talks on Vitamin D, that I have made it a PRIORITY to get at least 30 minutes of sun a day....something else that also has helped me immensely!! Thanks again
I had the same experience. I went carnivore, added d3/k2, dhea and I feel like a new person.
@@bellakim9404 Nice! Isn't it amazing what diet can do? Not once have I ever had a primary care doctor talk about this, and if they do the diet they told me was high in veggie lectins, low fat and high in grains. Even when I showed my doctor how I have improved almost all problems I had with diet she was almost angry!
@@jaybyrd3240 yes, primary care physicians like to put band aids on ailments with pharmaceuticals, so there is no surprise she was Angry. If your health improved, how could she prosper from her scripting to big pharma?
Exactly same experience for me going carnivore after 6 yrs vegan 😬
EXACTLY the same as me. It’s a incredible and life changing
Are there any studies that weren’t directly funded by companies that produce creatine? The two you reviewed are both linked to Alzchem and/or DGC who both received funding to conduct these studies or were linked directly to creatine suppliers. I take creatine and just would like to see unbiased sources.
Creatine is my go-to supplement for extra energy for chronic fatigue. I use it sparingly. It seems to temporarily boost my energy rather than change underlying health. If I use too much of I have found I increase my risk burn-out. I have also personally found it does noticeably stimulate me to the extent I'd struggle to sleep if I took it in the evening - even on a very low dose. In terms of regular supplementation, aside from the aforementioned issues I'd be concerned about hair loss through creatine as I already have a history of PCOS related hair loss.
^^appreciate you sharing all of this!
(Also, look into Ozone/UV therapy (through an IV) - this has had the biggest affect on my chronic adrenal fatigue hands down). 💕
@@kristabradleymusic thanks for the recommendation. That's really sweet of you x
Thanks Mike for giving some love to the women.
Thank you! This was incredibly helpful to me. I'm 43 and am usually fairly consistent in my workouts. I prefer HIIT. But my sleep can be very eratic, especially once the leuteal phase starts. I will make sure I'm focusing more on red meat and if necessary, additional supplementation of creatine, since I am also genetically predisposed to low B6 levels. I tend do notice I'm incredibly fatigued during that time as well. Seems a full two weeks of bad sleep, crazy mood swings, and very low physical and mental energy. I'll apply this info and see how it helps!
I had many issues from my menstral cycle. Vitamin B complex truly helped my emotional swings. I had PMS very bad. I also used Nutritional yeast to add to foods to boost these Vit bc of loss in monthly flow. It really made me feel better
I take royal jelly that bee’s make is (w/ honey) a great way to get All the B vitamins. 😊
This really helps explain athletic performance differences throughout the menstrual cycle. Thanks for this informative review!
Thanks for sharing this info! As a menopausal woman I’m really trying to educate myself of what will help me thrive and anything I can realistically throw at it I will ❤️
I'm an elderly female with fibromyalgia, which is proven to involve a lower amount of available ATP. I lost my fitness when I first got sick, and once stabilized, I started to exercise again and couldn't do much at all. I was also an almost vegetarian then, but am on Paleo now. Creatine was instrumental in allowing me to work up to a basic fitness level again. Once I reached that, the creatine did not add any more benefit. The only benefit I got was being able to exercise more, but it was well worth it.
What brand and how much did you take?
I want more female fitness and health content. It's helpful
Get a supplement or, you know, eat meat.
Thanks for classifying vegans. Im post menopause and need this.
Thank you Mike for keeping post menopausal women in mind,truly appreciate
I love how fast and informative you speak, you started the video right into the topic. I also love how you pronounce every word clearly. Subscribeeeeeeeeeedd
Does it matter what kind of Creatine, like monohydrate or any other kind? I think my Mom can really benefit from adding this so I just wanna make sure to get the right one if that matters. ??
Great content, Mike. I appreciate the additional dive. If the info is helpful for anyone else, I’m a 45yr old, female, 155lbs, 6’1”.My exercise consists of endurance, weight training, and some HIIT. I definitely benefit from Creatine, usually 1-3grams a day. I can tell a difference in my strength, endurance, cognition, energy, and appearance, when I take a break from Creatine. I did not “load” it when I started.
I do eat meat, usually daily, but typically just at one meal.
I would definitely encourage women to give it a shot.
I plan to try your new electrolytes with it included soon. Thanks again!
Did you havee initial water weight gain
Not with the lower 1-3gram “ramp in”. I had tried to use 5 grams a day before as often recommended, and I did get water retention from that. At the 1-3grams, I do not.
@@tratchels3810 thank you! I just ordered some ! I’m 46 and the scale can be such a mind F so want to avoid the h20 weight gain
@@kelmike060404 Yes Ma’am! I get it! Start low and see how your body responds. I can definitely tell a difference when I’m taking it though in strength, output..even if it’s just the smaller dose of Creatine, vs not taking it at all. Best wishes!
Can make a video about creatine benefits for women who have osteoporosis and low bone density? My mother has this and already broke her back and is now recovering.
I managed to convince her to take vitamin D, K and Calcium. Is there anything else she should take?
Doctors here (Germany) are absolutely useless and don't even recommend vitamin D even when levels are low.
As a woman in her 60's who does resistance training & walking/cycling just started creatine using Myoxcience electrolyte stix's. I think it is helping my excerise performance. Only started so time will tell. Thanks Mike for sharing this info.
Actually there are a lot of people who if they take creatine in the evening do have significant difficulty sleeping / falling asleep because of the adenosine clearance. I am one of those people. I take in AM and afternoon at the latest.
Perhaps low creatine levels can be linked more to low red meat intake which can result in a significant iron deficiency. Iron levels have a much stronger link to depression. I have a few friends with low iron levels, and all refuse to eat more red meat to address their chronic deficiency. Nothing beats heme iron. They don't get it!
Mike, thanks so much for your focus on women and creatine. I started creatine about a month ago (3-5 grams daily) and i notice that it really helps with weight training and with road biking. I plan to use it long term. Big benefits and I haven't noticed any downside. I do drink significantly more water on it, but that's probably a helpful thing anyway.
I love creatine! Do you think this is something that should be cycled off for a month or take it all the time?. I see conflicting reports.
I had a gastric bypass done 8 years ago. I was 400 pounds*** at 5'9" I had the roux en Y done- the malabsorbtion is doing a better job at killing me than all that extra weight!
As I learn more and more from you, I realize that my inability to absorb nitration through foods and medication is affecting my physical and mental well being!!
My teeth are falling out and have lost their enamel, my skin is dry and cracked, my menstrual cycles went crazy (I'm almost 52) that has my Gyn baffled, My moods, sleeping everything!
***at teh time I had no idea why I was so heavy - it certainly wasn't my eating- lymphedema and lipedema was the culprit, as well as 5 antipsychotic medications, birth control and Lyrica for fibromyalgia
Eating carnivore is the best thing I’ve done. I’m f 69. Also NAC and Glycine.
Thanks for sharing some research specifically for women. Very helpful, I was taking creatine and with other supplements, interventions etc got lazy and stopped the C, Adding back in!
Consider interviewing Ben Lynch on this. It can be a godsend for MTHFR SNPs since 45% of methylation goes to Creatine synthesis and 45% to acytelcholine synthesis. Probably explains the mental health benefits.
Would it matter which type of creatine I get. I'm almost 60, total hysterectomy about 10 years ago and a massive brain aneurysm in 2019. Fibromyalgia and pain and depression. . We'll just say a hot mess and leave it there. Lol.
I hope you can guide me here with your advice. Thank you.
I'm scared because of that hair loss thing! I'm a 25 year old woman have given birth 2 years ago and now going heavy in the gym. But so scares of my hair falling out or so... Please help :)
Thankyou! Another great listen. I'm interested to know your opinion on Creatine supplementation for people post covid. Many people are experiencing ongoing 'post covid neurological syndrome' after contracting the virus - the effects are similar to those of stroke patients and have impacted the young and old. I'm wondering if Creatine supplementation could benefit these people, by working on the same hormonal and neurological mechanisms?
After getting the virus or after getting the vaccine?
I do wonder why the female body stores so much less creative though. The design of the human body is so brilliant, there’s usually good reasons for why it does the things it does. If we tamper with the design of nature, could there be some unintended consequences?
I had the same thought
Yup, I recently added it and find it helpful when I do resistance training, I'm 66 post menopausal & definitely benefit from it
Can i still take it if I don't exercise?
Thank you for this very interesting information , there is so little helpful information for menaposal women’s health, THANK YOU❤️
Hey my wife is 8weeks pregnant and not sure wether creatine would be beneficial or maybe harmful, I know there’s a lot of things to stay away from when pregnant.
I’m Vegan and workout 5-6 days per week at least 1 hour per workout .I’m also post menopause .Can’t Wait to try!! Thank you!!
I was wondering how you are feeling after taking creatine, if you don’t mind responding to this msg
Can Creatine cause hair loss in menopausal women?....I like the overall benefits of using this supplement
That’s what I’m wondering. Already have experienced hair loss and thinning. It’s a horrible thing 😔
Find your show very interesting and also share your views on all the bs over the past few years.
Thank you so much, I started taking this last week. I am 47 post menopausal on BHRT. Eat a high protein, low carb diet. I workout 5 days a week and I have noticed a huge diff in my energy and my muscle recovery. I did make mistake of taking it too late in the evening when I was doing loading doses and noticed I was super energetic and couldnt fall asleep and then didnt sleep the best the first few days, so I stopped taking with my preworkout stuff and that seems to have helped.
Rachelle, My I ask what brand of pre-work out you are taking. I too am 47, trying to figure the balance in Health and Fitness and pre-menopausal stuff out.
And what does did you start with the creatine?
@@florieschwindt6644 I like PE science brand, I also take CB4 preworkout too, I alternate back and forth.
@@RegenerateYourHealth thank you, I really appreciate it!
@@florieschwindt6644 I did the 5gms TID for 2 weeks and now I take 5gm a day mixed with Dr. Bergs electrolytes. I take this in the morning, then take my preworkout with a NEO 40 supplement 30 min before my evening workout. I do pilates 2 times a week, TRX 3 times a week then I lift weight 2-4 times a week.
I have been strength training almost every day since Oct 2020. I have been taking 3 to 5 g of creatine for a couple months and haven't noticed a difference in my performance or muscle. I do eat a good amount of protein too. I will try a loading phase and see if that helps.
I have been loading my supplies since two weeks and I've noticed a huge difference in my lifts. I can do more reps now and I even went higher on my pr.
Could be a fake batch. I suspect mine is fake because I just got dizzy and lightheaded off a 5g scoop and drank a bunch of water which bloated tf out of me and didn’t touch it again. Don’t order supps from Amazon
Are Creatine safe if you have high blood pressure? We are many people who have high blood pressure, so i think it is a important question!
If eating a quality Carnivore diet would supplementing have additional benefits for a post menopausal woman? 🤔
Same question
seems like it would be a waste of money for us per his statement at 6:55 and 12:50
@@KJB0001, thanks :) was seeing if something I missed that would justify buying it
You'd need to eat like 5 lbs of red meat a day to get the max saturation.
Another Excellent Lecture from our dear Guru Mike !! Mike is definitely The Most Talented teacher of Health Maintenance !!
Great info on benefits of creatine for post menopausal women - especially for muscle maintainance