
What Creatine Does for Your Muscle, Brain and Mood After 40
About this episode
Creatine isn't just for bodybuilders. Functional medicine doctor Miranda Naylor explains why women over 40 actually need creatine for muscle, brain, mood, and sleep.
Thank you, Dr. Naylor, for clearing up all the confusion around creatine and whether it is helpful and safe for midlife women.
What you'll hear:
- Why women naturally have lower creatine stores than men
- How estrogen affects creatine metabolism and why midlife women may need more
- What creatine actually does for muscle, brain function, mood, and sleep
- Dosing guidance: loading vs. maintenance, and what to look for in a product
Dr. Miranda Naylor is a functional medicine doctor in San Diego, CA and the host of the podcast Modern Women's Wellness.
Connect with Dr. Miranda:
drmirandanaylor.com | @drmirandanaylor | Modern Women’s Wellness podcast
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Be Well By Kelly (https://go.shopmy.us/p-50264235)
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Jessica's freebies and resources:
📅 Join me for a FREE virtual breathwork experience for women 40+ September 24th or October 2nd! (https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/live-breathwork-events)
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