Creatine for Bones, Brain, and (oh yes) Muscle

Hello my friends, Dr. Deb here —your favorite dietitian and doctor of clinical nutrition and today we’re diving into a supplement that has been hiding in plain sight for decades. In fact, I went to a special session on it back in 1995 at the National Institute of Health in its’ new area of interest- sports nutrition. This supplement is powerful, it’s safe, it’s backed by mountains of research… and yet so many people — especially women — have no idea how beneficial it really is. Yes, indeed.  I’m talking about creatine.

Now, before you picture giant bodybuilders flexing in mirrors, let me assure you: creatine is not just a “gym bro” supplement. Creatine is for brains, bones, and bodies of every age. Creatine is for moms, dads, grandparents, and yes — even the people who say, “I’m not really a workout person.”

And get this: creatine is one of the MOST researched supplements in the world. Thousands of studies. Decades of data. And the results are consistently impressive on its results and safety.

So today we’re exploring how creatine supports both physical and cognitive health — for women and men — and especially why it matters even more as we age.

Tips To Make New Year's Resolutions Stick

Today is about progress.
It’s about clarity.
And it’s about taking charge of your health — because no one else can do that for you.

I love the New Year. I really do. A fresh calendar. A clean slate. The blessing of new possibilities. Every year, I intentionally design my year to be the best one yet. Not perfect — but better. This year is extra special because I will be 70 in a couple of weeks and I really do believe it is just a number . In fact, I am training for another half marathon and this year, I am going all out and going to Italy to do it with my oldest son. Oh my gosh, I am excited.  Setting those goals and intentions high.  If you would have said I was going to do that kind of a thing 30 years ago, I would have thought you were crazy!

I love the line in the 1976 road race movie The Gumball Rally, the Italian driver Franco, says, “what’s behind me is not important” as he tosses his rearview mirror away to focus on the road ahead. 

The past is over. Eyes forward. Set your sight as high as you want. Learn some tricks this week.