Friday, 14 February 2025

Should women take creatine?

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Creatine is to muscles and organs what fuel is to cars; it provides energy for growth, contraction and recovery and is especially important when exercising. Now, research is finding that creatine benefits may go well beyond skeletal muscle. Should women take creatine? Find out below.

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Should women take creatine? Dietitians explain benefits, risks and what to know before trying it

Creatine is trending. It's in the news, all over social media and on the minds of many of my female patients who ask me frequently whether creatine makes sense for them for a variety of health goals.

So, what do we know about women and creatine supplementation?

3 Things To Know TODAY

Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe's and more recalled over botulism risk

Several canned tuna products made by Tri-Union Seafoods have been voluntarily recalled after it was discovered that a manufacturing defect could lead to botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.