Why Creatine Is A Top 3 Supplement Women Shouldn't Ignore | Ep 360

The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

Erin Holt

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Nutrition

4.9 • 759 Ratings

🗓️ 13 May 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

What's all the buzz about creatine? Should you be taking it? What benefits does it have, especially for women?

Erin welcomes back Angelo Keely, Co-Founder and CEO of Kion, to break down the myths, facts, and powerful research behind creatine’s benefits. From muscle performance and body composition to cognitive health and hormone-related brain fog, you’ll learn why this widely studied supplement is gaining a ton of traction among women of all ages.

Is creatine actually safe? What about kidney concerns, bloating, or digestive issues? And how does it stack up against (or work alongside) amino acids?

Erin and Angelo tackle the big questions and will empower you to make informed decisions so you can decide if creatine fits into YOUR daily routine.

In This Episode:

Why creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders (and why women typically see strength benefits without “bulking up”)
How creatine supports cognitive function, especially during pivotal hormonal shifts like perimenopause and menopause
The truth about bloating, kidney health, and other commonly misunderstood side effects
How to determine your ideal dosage based on age, weight, and goals, and how to ease in if you’re sensitive
The key differences between creatine and amino acids, and why they work better together

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/360-creatine

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Transcript

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0:00.0	There is so much good science for creatine, and not only its impact on lean muscle, and thus
0:07.0	complementary effects typically on like overall body composition and lowering body fat if you're
0:11.4	increasing your lean muscle, but also really interesting research on cognition, specific studies on
0:17.4	women specifically, and even more recent studies on depression. And so you have so much
0:22.3	good research that clearly shows that it would be beneficial to really everyone. It's not just for
0:27.6	these young guys in the gym. It's going to be great for a 45-year-old woman. It's going to be
0:32.2	great for a 75-year-old grandma. Like, it really is good for everyone. I'm Aaron Holt, and this is the
0:38.3	functional nutrition podcast where we lean into intuitive functional medicine. We look at how
0:43.7	diet, our environment, our emotions, and our beliefs all affect our physical health. I've got
0:49.4	over a decade of clinical experience, and because of that, I've got a major bone to pick with
0:54.0	diet culture and the conventional health care model. This show is for you if you're
0:58.4	looking for new ways of thinking about your health and you're ready to be an active
1:02.2	participant in your own healing. I would love for you to follow the show, rate, review,
1:06.9	and share because you never know whose life you might change. All right, my friends, we're doing it.
1:11.9	Today's the day. We're having the creatine conversation. You asked for it. You got it. I am bringing in
1:19.2	my pal, Angelo Keeley. He's been on the show before. He talked to us all about amino acids.
1:24.5	This guy really knows his stuff when it comes to supplements and research.
1:27.9	So I reached back out to him and I said, come teach us about creatine because all the girlies
1:32.7	want to know. Angelou is the co-founder and the CEO of Keon, a supplement company,
1:39.3	focused on helping people look good, feel young and be strong. I want that. And like I said, he just really knows his
1:46.6	stuff. So we got into all of your questions. I pulled you on Instagram. And the big things you wanted
1:51.7	to know is like, what's all the buzz about creatine? Should I be taking it? What benefits does it have?
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