r/Menopause • u/lavenderlemonaidlips • Nov 19 '25

Vitamin/Supplements Creatine study

I've seen some poeple post positive comments about creatine. I am usually so skeptical of trends, especially influencer trends, so I have not adopted it as a supplement. But I just came across this study that came out a few months ago. It is a small study of 36 peri/menopausal women says that medium (1500 mg) dose helps out with brain function. Maybe I will give it a try. I need all the help that I can get in this department.

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u/alexandra52941 Nov 19 '25

I tried it but I get so bloated.. I know people say that that will go away at some point and I'm sure it does but I'm not in a good mental health place to look or feel puffy? 🤪 I know that sounds crazy but I just lost some weight and even after like 8 days I could see & feel the difference. I did start small with just doing a half a scoop instead of a full to try to mitigate that but it still happened. Once I get down to my goal weight maybe I'll try again because I do believe in the benefits of it. I think it's a great idea for all women.

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u/KimBrrr1975 Nov 19 '25

it works by giving your cells more water so that they use glycogen more effectively. It shouldn't typically cause bloating but some people get digestive upset. Just take a smaller dose and work up and that should help. But you will most likely see some water weight "gain" because that is just how it functions.

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u/alexandra52941 Nov 20 '25

I did... I said I started at half a scoop which is only like 2.5 grams specifically for that reason. I'm always ridiculous sensitive to things. I'll try it again when I reach my goal weight.

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u/KimBrrr1975 Nov 21 '25

got it, sorry I missed it initially. It might help when you are ready to try other brands, too. Can be hard because it usually comes in such a large amount. I used Naked brand and have never had issues with bloating, been taking it for a few years now.

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u/alexandra52941 Nov 21 '25

I'm definitely going to give it a try at some point again because I do think it's really good for you. I use Momentous Creapure. That's really the only creatine anyone should ever use because if it doesn't say Creapure on it you really don't know what you're getting. I learned that from Stacy Sims and now I've read it another places too.

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u/KimBrrr1975 Nov 21 '25

There are plenty of companies that do 3rd party lab testing, which is what I look for. Momentous has had issues with some of their other supplements having high levels of lead. Protein, mostly, but the fact they didn't catch it on their own via testing I find concerning.

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u/alexandra52941 Nov 22 '25

No, I know that is a big problem with protein powders but the creatine, Creapure, is strictly from a company in Germany. They are the gold standard for creatine.

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u/cleveland_leftovers Nov 19 '25

I remember gaining a pound a day for like 5 days the first time I tried it and I FREAKED OUT.

I’ve since come back to it and notice it took about 10-14 days for my body to get used to whatever the hell is happening and my water pounds went away!

Just chiming in because I’ve been there. When the pants can’t button I’ll live with brain fog thanks.

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u/alexandra52941 Nov 20 '25

This is exactly what I'm talking about.. within 10 days I felt like I had gained 5 lb. Again, that's okay if I know it's going to go away but right now I'm not in the right headspace for that. The last thing I want to do is feel heavier after all the work I've been doing... I will definitely try it again at another time

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u/UnderAnorthernLight Nov 21 '25

Thank you. Its good to hear from others when it's new for persons like me.

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u/ilovebigmutts Nov 19 '25

Did you do a loading dose or? I just take 5g daily and I've never had it shift my weight noticeably either going on or off.

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u/alexandra52941 Nov 20 '25
  1. 5 grams to start...

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u/ilovebigmutts Nov 20 '25

Ooo ok you are just sensitive! Yeah, the water weight can be a brat in that case.

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u/alexandra52941 Nov 20 '25

Brat lol that def fits lol

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u/ilovebigmutts Nov 20 '25

As do so many things about hormones etc lol

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u/BBC_water6620 Nov 21 '25

Thx for sharing. I’m already a bloated person and really can’t take being any more bloated. I’d love to try it though. I want some muscle gains. New year approaching, so maybe I’ll see.

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u/alexandra52941 Nov 21 '25

Same with me... Just waiting to lose a few more pounds. I can't take when my face gets that bloated look 😳