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In this episode, I'm sharing why I changed my mind about creatine.

For years, I didn't supplement with it. I eat an animal-based diet, and I felt like I could get what I needed through food. But my perspective has changed as I've gotten older and become even more focused on building and preserving muscle for life.

This episode is not about hype. It's about goals.

I want muscle to be a priority for the rest of my life because muscle is not just about appearance. It is a metabolic asset, a longevity asset, a functional asset, and a resilience asset. And when I revisited the human data on creatine through that lens, I changed my mind.

In this episode, I break down:

• why muscle matters so much for blood sugar, metabolism, resilience, and aging

• why creatine is one of the most researched supplements in sports nutrition

• what the human studies show about creatine and greater gains in strength and lean mass when combined with resistance training

• why that same edge matters even more as we age

• what the research suggests about creatine and the brain, especially under stress and sleep deprivation

• the truth about water retention and why intramuscular water is very different from feeling bloated or puffy

• common reasons some people experience GI discomfort

• why I prefer CreaPure creatine monohydrate from a purity and quality standpoint

• practical dosing, safety, and what to know about labs and creatinine

• Creatine doesn't build muscle instead of training. It helps you get more adaptation from training.

• When combined with resistance training, creatine can help support greater gains in strength and lean mass than training alone.

• At 35, creatine may help you train harder and build a little more strength and lean mass. At 55 and beyond, that same edge matters more, because the alternative is not just slower progress — it's accelerated decline, frailty, and loss of independence.