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

Last updated: 09/08/2026 11:30

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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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Creatine isn't just for muscle. New evidence shows women benefit from 3–5g daily for brain energy, cognitive resilience during the menstrual cycle, bone health, and postpartum recovery. 20–30% lower baseline levels may leave less energy margin during high-demand phases. Read what the science says.

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ByProf. Giorgi Pkhakadze

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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.