Got 10 Minutes? Creatine Is Not Just for Gym Bros
Megan's stirring creatine into her morning coffee. Danna's done a few rounds with it herself. And both of them are done letting the gym bro reputation put women off what might genuinely be one of the most useful supplements on the market. This one's a rapid-fire myth-bust — what creatine actually does, why it's suddenly showing up everywhere in the women's health space, and what happens when you jump straight to 20 grams on an empty stomach. (Spoiler: don't be Danna.)
What You'll Learn:
1. Why creatine is the most well-researched supplement we have — and why women largely ignored it until now
2. What creatine actually does in your muscles (hint: it's not magic, it's more reps)
3. The brain connection — how creatine crosses the blood-brain barrier and what that means for focus, clarity, and perimenopause brain fog
4. The dosing breakdown: 3–5g for muscles, higher for brain benefits — and why you need to go slow
5. The bloating and nausea myth — busted, with nuance, and a cautionary tale from Danna
6. Why creatine monohydrate is all you need — no fancy versions required
7. How Megan uses it cyclically based on her cycle (and why she doesn't need it when she's ovulating, thank you very much)
That's your 10 minutes. Don't slam 20 grams on an empty stomach. Don't be Danna. Start low, go slow, and maybe add it to your coffee.
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Chapters:
00:00 Creatine Hype Explained
01:31 How They Use It
02:32 Muscle vs Brain Benefits
05:10 Rapid Fire Myths and Dosing
07:59 Side Effects and Final Tips
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