Takeaway: Creatine for Women: Beyond Muscle—Evidence for Brain, Energy, and Long-Term Health

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Women have 20–30% lower creatine levels than men, yet emerging evidence shows creatine supports brain energy, menstrual-cycle resilience, bone health, and postpartum recovery far beyond muscle performance. A review of sex-specific creatine physiology and clinical evidence. — Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels (Pexels License)

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Why creatine matters for women: (1) Supports brain ATP recycling and cognitive resilience during menstrual-cycle fatigue. (2) Helps preserve muscle and bone density through perimenopause. (3) May support postpartum mood and energy recovery. Consistent 3–5g daily, no loading phase needed.

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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