Is Creatine Ok For Women?

I’ll start to answer this question by first summing up what creatine is and what it does. Creatine is found primarily in fresh meats and is stored in our skeletal muscles. It’s difficult for individuals to get optimum amounts of creatine through food alone which is why it’s become such a popular supplement. You should understand that creatine gives you energy to work out longer and harder and it’s your workout routine that will determine if you get fit or bigger. If you do a routine to trim up and get fit – then you will not get bigger. Remember creatine does not create muscle mass, but what it does is it helps your muscles get the nutrients they need to perform, recover and grow.
So is it safe for women to use creatine? Yes. Most women’s diet contain creatine already through the foods they eat! Did you know that ladies?

Aside from strength and energy gains one potential side effect women may have to overcome when taking creatine is bloating. The bloating is an overall body bloat. It’s not like your typical “monthly bloat.” You will carry the water weight in your muscles, so the more muscle you have the more you may notice the water weight. There are now some creatine supplements made specifically for women that have additional supplements mixed in with the creatine that are supposed to relieve bloating and water retention. Before investing in a female only version of creatine women may consider starting with creatine monohydrate for 30 days (you must take it everyday for it to work). Since not everyone experiences the bloating effect when taking creatine you may be able to get away with taking it as a stand alone supplement. If you experience the benefits of creatine after 30 days but notice the bloating switch to a female version and see if this reduces the water retention.
Creatine can benefit anyone who simply wants to increase their athletic performance on the field or in the gym. Whether it’s hardcore weight training, spinning, yoga, or your morning run creatine can offer a boost to your typical workout routine.

Julie MED RD LD

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