Does creatine actually help for over 50s, or is it marketing?

[NormasArse]

I keep seeing adverts for creatine for the over 50s, but I see adverts for a load of other guff too, so I’m naturally sceptical.

Does taking creatine work?

I would also like to know!

I’m not yet 50, but I was having a whole lot of muscle tenderness for no reason. It was there all the time, whether I’d exercised or not. Creatine completely did away with it. I stopped because I wasn’t convinced it was the creatine and it came back. Started again and it went away. So yes, if you’re having issues with muscles and joints, I would say it’s well worth trying.

i would also like to know!

Something came up in my blood tests about it, which is why I’m interested!

I believe the evidence is very strong that it’s beneficial for women over 50. Unfortunately I have been unable to tolerate it in any form at all so I can’t take it.

Ooh that's interesting - I think I might give it a go, I have so much muscle soreness for no good reason (am 50). And at least creatine is inexpensive!

It did take a little while to start working — it has to build up in your system — but it was only a week or two for me to start feeling the positive effects. Muscle soreness is completely gone now.

My mum started taking it last year, in her mid 70s.

She's very fit, eats well, doesn't drink etc. But she looks younger, skin is amazing and her very poor eyesight has actually improved.

I don't know if its the creatine but something is doing it!

That is really positive, how do you take it?

Really worth checking out what Drs Chris and Xand Von Tulleken have to say on this stuff.

@BibbityBoppityTwo Very interesting. I'm paying a fortune for chiropractor on my sore neck and shoulders every week. Would it work for that muscle? Also, can you link to the one you take that works for you please?

Oh- this sounds positive!

I’m looking at Nutrition Geeks- are there any other recommendations?

Any creatine monohydrate - powder form, rather than the gummies.

I'm going to order some.

Will report back if it helps!

Interesting thread. Am also planning on trying this, in my 50s with some muscle aches and pains.
Be good to get recommendations, so many products available now...

My sons' friends all use it for rugby and told me it was great for energy and that I should take it. I just laughed at that but then read it is actually brilliant for peri menopausal women and that we should all be taking it! I've just been trying the ones advertised on Instagram getting the free trial ones. I'm currently using Creia. I definitely feel less lethargic.

I take it because there is some evidence from clinical trials that it can help with cognition and mood. I do think it helps with brain fog/memory.

Creatine is probably the best researched supplement out there and there is plenty of proof that it is beneficial particularly for peri/menopausal women.

Which form ? Powder? Recommended amounts?

Nutrition geeks is the best! I have a scoop most mornings

I’m 54 and been taking creatine for a year. I do lift weights and it helps with muscle recovery but it has really helped with brain fog. I feel a lot sharper than I have in a while.

I take nutrition geeks but am giving free soul a try.

I have a scoop on my yogurt every morning (5g)

I have Hashimotos/hypothyroidism and have been stung by clever ads for supplements before, so I was being cautious, but this all sounds really positive!

What made you want to switch brands?