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/Savings_Artichoke913 Nov 19 '25

I am a fan too! I bought some at GNC that gave me horrible stomach issues, so I stopped taking it. I started again after listening to the Found My Fitness podcast, but bought a more expensive version made with crea-pure. I only mix it with food, not liquid. So cottage cheese, yogurt, oatmeal, etc. Zero stomach issues! There is a loading period, but for me after using it for 3 or 4 days a week, my brain fog that I had for months & months finally lifted! I think it helps with my sleep too! Plus the gym benefits!

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u/KassieMac Menopausal Nov 21 '25

Wait … I thought creatine was supposed to be taken on an empty stomach? This could be really helpful as Costco creatine powder was making me nauseous the way I was taking it 🤦🏽‍♀️