It’s not just for muscle heads, folks. Creatine supplements are my new favorite, and they’re a game-changer. This stuff is magical: a single supplement that boosts muscle growth, strength, and recovery, AND supports brain health, energy, mood, and bone health. Too good to be true? NOPE, IT’S FOR REAL. And you should try it out as part of your Original G•E•M•S Shine Practice today. 

All About Creatine 

WHO should take it? EVERYONE needs this supplement to increase muscle mass, brain cognition, and stamina. In fact, menopausal women might even benefit the most! 

WHAT is it? Creatine is an amino acid found mostly in your body’s muscles and the brain. It’s naturally produced in the body and is also found in meat, eggs, and fish. It serves as an energy reserve in the muscles by making more ATP, the “energy currency” of our cells. 

WHY should you take it? Creatine stores decrease as we age, so it’s imperative that we give our muscles and brain what they need. I’ve been taking it now for about four weeks, and I noticed a definite difference. It has created more lean muscle definition and I recover from my workouts faster. While I wouldn’t say I’m a rocket scientist yet, I feel as though I have less brain fog. Other benefits:

• Strength, muscle size and performance. Creatine allows for greater gains in strength, stamina, and muscle mass.
• Injury prevention. It reduces the frequency of dehydration, muscle cramping, and injuries to the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons and nerves.
• Sarcopenia and bone health. Creatine might help counteract age-related declines in skeletal muscle and bone mineral density. Love it!
• Brain Cognition: It supports cognitive function, especially as you age.

WHEN should you take it? Build your stores of creatine with a DAILY dose before or after a workout. Be sure to take it consistently, and stay hydrated.

HOW will it change you? With regular exercise, resolute hydration and consistent dosing, expect a beautiful change in your body composition, workout stamina, coupled with less brain fog! What could be better?

WHICH ONE? There are so many options out there, but the GEM Girls have done their homework and found the perfect match from Thorne. Every batch of Thorne’s Creatine Monohydrate Powder is tested for compliance to ensure its integrity. IT IS FLYING OFF THE SHELVES.

Creatine: Part of a Well-Rounded Original GEMs Program 

Of course, creatine is just one part of the silver bullet to optimal health. So prioritize eating a high protein, antioxidant-rich diet, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of sleep—foundational habits that are really non-negotiable! 

Looking to improve your overall wellness game? Check out our Original G•E•M•S Life Program, a daily playbook based on The GEM’s founding principles. Jump on our disco train and commit daily to just one practice in each of the categories, Gratitude, Eat Clean, Move, and Shine. Add in more practices and grow with the program when you’re ready and create your own Original G·E·M·S Life!