Coming Tomorrow: A Creatine Showdown
Me & Liz Baker Plosser Go Live tomorrow at noon
Join me live on Substack tomorrow at noon for a no-holds-barred chat with
, founder of , as we unpack one of the most talked-about fitness supplements: creatine. Both of us use it—but not in the same way, and not always for the same reasons. And we’ve got opinions. Our differing views come to the surface in light of a buzzy new study out of Australia that suggests creatine may not be all it's cracked up to be when it comes to building muscle. The timing couldn’t be juicier for a conversation.The study, led by Dr. Mandy Hagstrom at the University of New South Wales, found that adding 5 grams of creatine daily to a weightlifting routine didn’t enhance lean muscle gains. That flies in the face of years of enthusiasm from gymgoers and pros who swear by creatine for strength, power, and size. Hagstrom points out that earlier studies may have blurred the lines by starting creatine and training programs at the same time, and also may have ignored water retention effects—possibly inflating perceived muscle gains. The verdict? Creatine might not be the fast-track muscle builder it's been hyped up to be.
But hold up—other research tells a more nuanced story. A 2023 study showed that creatine alone won’t do much in the short term, but when combined with resistance training over 10 weeks, it can significantly boost muscle strength especially in older adults. That makes the case for creatine less about quick fixes and more about strategic, long-game supplementation. So where do Liz and I land on all of this? Tune in tomorrow to hear two perspectives—one cautious, one committed—on what creatine can (and can’t) do for women seeking strength, energy, and longevity. See you at noon!