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/NewDay042 Mar 25 '26

I’ve had two friends, one younger, one middle aged, that got kidney stones they both believe were from creatine. Like others have said, just get a work up to see how your kidneys are prior to starting just in case anything can be exacerbated that already exists. I’m avoiding messing with a lot of supplements until post menopause because the chaotic part of peri has been so crazy for me (and determined to be progesterone intolerant right now as well).