Creatine and women: a closer look
Much of the early creatine research focused on men. Researchers are now studying how women may respond across different life stages.
Much of the early sports nutrition research focused on men. Creatine intake and stores vary with diet, body composition and other factors, and researchers are studying how these differences may affect responses in women.
Researchers have proposed that hormonal changes may influence creatine metabolism across life stages. This remains an area of study, not proof that supplementation addresses menstrual or menopause-related symptoms.
Researchers are studying creatine alongside resistance training in women, including after menopause. Findings on muscle and exercise should not be treated as proof of a benefit for focus or hormone-related symptoms.
Works cited
- Smith-Ryan, A. E., Cabre, H. E., Eckerson, J. M., & Candow, D. G. (2021). Creatine Supplementation in Women's Health: A Lifespan Perspective. Nutrients, 13(3), 877. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13030877
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