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Well Beyond 40

The Creatine Playbook: Why Women Need This One Supplement

Well Beyond 40

JJ Virgin

Nutrition, Fitness, Health & Fitness

4.51K Ratings

🗓️ 20 July 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Did you know that women naturally have 70% to 80% lower tissue stores of creatine than men? Creatine has evolved from a “bodybuilding” supplement into a practical tool for energy, recovery, strength, and even brain support, with especially compelling benefits for women who may have lower creatine stores and notice more fatigue, brain fog, or slower recovery. It works by helping replenish ATP, the body’s quick-access energy supply, which can translate into harder workouts, better performance, stronger muscles, and longer-term support for bone and metabolic health; while creatine monohydrate is the most studied form, many people also look at alternative forms for better tolerance and dosing convenience. My perspective is that creatine is particularly valuable for women—not just “gym bros”—especially during cycling, perimenopause, and menopause, when energy, mood, muscle, and cognition can all be challenged. What you’ll learn: (00:00) Why creatine is essential for women, not just bodybuilders (01:55) Why women have lower baseline creatine stores than men (03:22) How menopause increases your need for creatine (04:06) Why creatine monohydrate causes bloating and gas (05:31) Why creatine HCl absorbs better with no digestive side effects (06:51) How muscle mass boosts your resting fat burn (08:55) Debunking myths on bulkiness and kidney damage (09:41) How to dose creatine HCl with magnesium and taurine Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/creatineplaybook

Transcript

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0:00.0

Today we are diving into the game-changing supplement, creatine.

0:04.3

It is not just for Jimbrose.

0:06.2

Here's why you need it.

0:07.3

We're going to talk about creatine, why it's so good for your body, but also your brain.

0:12.0

We're going to go through why women need it actually more than men.

0:16.0

And I'm going to bust some myths that still seem to be out there and then tell you exactly how to use it.

0:25.6

Hey, I'm JJ Virgin. PhD dropout, sorry mom, turned four-time New York Times best-selling author.

0:33.2

As a certified nutrition specialist, fitness hall of famer, and globally recognized leader in health,

0:38.7

I'm driven to keep asking the tough questions and use my podcast to simplify the science of

0:44.5

health into actionable strategies that help you thrive.

0:48.4

I'd also love to hear your thoughts on the show, and here's the fun part.

0:52.2

When you send me your review, I'll reply to you using my

0:55.5

on-demand virtual me. That's right. My team and I created a virtual JJ packed with my books,

1:01.8

speeches, and wisdom so I can personally connect with you. Here's how you do it. Subscribe and

1:07.6

leave an honest review of the podcast. Take a screenshot of your review. Text it to

1:13.9

813-5-6627. That's 813-5-6627. My virtual JJ will reply directly. And trust me, this will make your day so subscribe now at

1:31.7

subscribe to jj.com and text me your review let's keep thriving together first let's talk about

1:40.8

what creatine is and here's the reality we have about 120 grams of creatine in our body at any one time.

1:47.2

We make a little bit each day about a gram from methanine, arginine, and glycine,

1:51.7

and then we need to get another gram or more from our diet.

1:55.1

Here's where things get wonky for us.

1:57.3

So in order to get that gram or more, you need to eat at least a pound of rare or raw,

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