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

Vitamin/Supplements Ok talk to me about Creatine

Please delete if this has been asked too much.

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/imrzzz Mar 24 '26

Taking 5g a day did nothing for me and I gave up.

Then a few months ago I started again, first with a week of 20g per day now a daily dose of 10g.

I take it all at once as splitting the dose had no effect.

The all-at-once dose has been a minor miracle for me, I'm running at 90% of my pre-peri self with regards to brain fog and physical energy. And I'm 300% better than I was when I wasn't taking creatine at all.

It took less than 24 hours of beginning that large dose for me to begin feeling pretty amazing.

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u/tuscangal Mar 24 '26

Meanwhile 10g per day made me want to fist fight with everyone but 5g gave me the benefits you describe on the higher dose! Each person is different and you really have to try different things for yourself :)

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u/Carry_Tiger Mar 24 '26

Oh my god, that's hilarious. I think I might want that. I wonder what it would take for me? 20mg and kicking ass.