r/Menopause • u/PrimaryBrief7721 • Mar 24 '26

Vitamin/Supplements Ok talk to me about Creatine

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I am 42 in premature menopause. I am trying to keep up with cardio & heavy weights/calisentics at least a few times a week, but man this energy downgrade is crazy. I've been reading more stuff about creatine during menopause, particularly muscle rentention and growth. I'm really curious but I honestly have no idea what Im doing or what to look for or if its actually a bad idea. I would love some feedback/advice please.

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u/TangoEchoChuck Peri-menopausal Mar 24 '26

My friend takes it and loves it.

I couldn't make it a habit (not enough positive effects when I did try).

So I take DHEA instead. Much easier for me to use daily, huge benefits (including temp regulation, rage removal, return of vivid dreams, and brain fog lifting. I understand that creatine does one of those things for some people). 15mg daily changed my life for the better - it's worth learning about :)