Ageing sucks! There’s no other way to say it… Even if you live an extremely healthy life, things do start to change- your stamina and energy start to deplete – that hangover feels like the aftermath of a week in Ibiza, when you actually only had two glasses of wine at dinner. Aches and pains start to appear from nowhere.
Sadly, we can’t press pause on the clock, but we can introduce wellness habits and supplements that can help support the changes in our body and even improve cognitive health, as we age. Creatine is one of those and here’s 5 benefits that support ageing, by adding Creatine to your daily routine:
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Creatine helps to preserve muscle mass and strength
As we age, we inevitably lose muscle mass, and this can impact mobility and balance. By supplementing with Creatine, you can build lean muscle, improve strength and functional performance and support everyday movements (like standing, walking &lifting).
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Supports Brain Health & Cognitive function
Creatine plays a role in cellular energy production, in the brain, not just muscles. Recent studies show that creatine may improve mental fatigue, support memory and cognitive performance and the golden ticket, help protect brain cells under stress (helping to prevent diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's).
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Improves Cellular Energy and Mitochondrial Function
Creatine supports ATP production- the body’s main energy currency. What is ATP I hear you ask? Scientifically known as Adenosine triphosphate, ATP is an energy carrying molecule, generated by mitochondria (energy generating cells, in simple terms). As we age, ATP production declines. However Creatine can give this a major boost! Reducing fatigue and improving overall energy.
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Supports bone health
Well, indirectly. When we train with resistance we are not just training our muscles, but also our brain. By taking creatine and supporting muscle growth, you are actually killing two birds with one stone, and also building bone strength too. This will help reduce the risk of fractures and also in women specifically, the risk of suffering from Osteoporosis.
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Reduces inflammation
Everyone seems to be talking about inflammation these days, something that seems hard to avoid when it seems all of our food is processed and there are so many environmental factors to contend with. How does Creatine help us fight against this? Firstly it supports recovery, reducing muscle damage after activity and improving ATP (as already mentioned above). Secondly, it helps to reduce ‘Oxidative stress’ which triggers inflammation in the body.
All the above applies to both men and women, but there is also an added benefit for women entering menopause, as Creatine can support women's health markers during the ‘peri’ and ‘menopausal’ periods. But that’s a whole topic on it’s own.
If you want to age well and support longevity, start taking Creatine today!
