[245] - Creatine Not Just for the Gym — What Every Shift Worker Over 40 Should Know

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Are you grinding through night shifts, battling brain fog at 3AM, and wondering if there’s anything that can actually help? You might be overlooking one of the most powerful – and affordable – tools out there: creatine monohydrate.

In this breakthrough episode of A Healthy Shift, renowned shift work expert Roger Sutherland flips the script on creatine. Long associated with gym culture and bodybuilders, creatine is now emerging as a science-backed cognitive enhancer – especially for those working against their circadian rhythm.

Roger breaks down the latest 2024 research revealing creatine’s remarkable impact on memory, processing speed, and reaction time during sleep deprivation. For shift workers who need to stay sharp in the early hours, this could be a total game changer.

Inside this episode:

• Why creatine isn’t just for muscle – it’s for your mind
• The real benefits for shift workers over 40 (yes, it supports menopause, bone health, and even testosterone!)
• Debunking common myths: No, creatine won’t wreck your kidneys or cause hair loss
• How to start: A simple daily dose (just 5g!) that fits into any routine

Whether you're a nurse, paramedic, firefighter, or night shift warrior in any industry – this episode is your blueprint to not just surviving shift work, but thriving.

Tune in now and take the first step toward clearer thinking, better decision-making, and more energy – even at 3AM.

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Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.

After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.

Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capability

Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherland

Instagram: @a_healthy_shift

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Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional.  Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

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