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Why Women Should Take Creatine: From Workouts to Hormones and Brain Health

How creatine went from a gym bro supplement to a must-have for busy, brainy, and often sleep-deprived women.

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Dr. Emily Prpa
Sep 19, 2025
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Once upon a time, creatine belonged firmly in the domain of gym bros — right next to the oversized shaker bottle and those giant tubs of protein powder. Fast-forward to today, and suddenly it’s not just bodybuilders and sprinters talking about it: it’s all over my TikTok, in every wellness newsletter I open, and — I can’t quite believe I’m saying this —…

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