Dare I Write, Creatine Is for the Girls?

I’ve taken creatine supplements, so you don’t have to!

Well, I haven’t been all that consistent with my supplements, so this edit will be a bit more research-based than experiential.

If you asked me six-ish years ago if I’d ever take creatine, I’d have, most vehemently, said no, presuming the target demographic to be my then-sixteen-year-old brother.

Imagine my surprise when I’d read that women are taking creatine. Yes! And, because “women tend to have lower natural creatine stores than men,” creatine may have greater benefits for women than men – dare I write, creatine is for the girls?

Though a bit of a newer fad (for women, at least), creatine supplements are well-researched and have been proven to enhance muscle recovery, improve one’s athletic performance, and maintain homeostasis throughout the reproductive cycle in women. 

Enter me, an easily influenced girly! I’d already hopped on the protein powder bandwagon and figured I may as well give creatine a go. I'm rather active as well and have (re-)taken up gymnastics, which is particularly unforgiving in my old, old age – so I was all over that "enhanced muscle recovery" bit. Unfortunately, I’d gotten the gummy supplements and have found that I don’t particularly care for their texture.

But, in writing this edit, I’m feeling moved by the science (again!) and will reimplement creatine into my routine – be on the lookout for any further updates!

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