114:: "Creatine for women" & creatine gummies (the real science vs. the pink tax!)

Creatine has been rebranded for women, and it is suddenly everywhere in pastel gummies and tone and sculpt language. In this commentary episode, Dr. Kelsy Vick separates the real science from the marketing. She covers whether women's bodies actually handle creatine differently than men's, why creatine monohydrate is the same molecule regardless of who it is sold to, and the genuine women's health benefits for muscle, bone, mood, and cognition, especially heading into perimenopause and menopause. She also digs into the gummy format, why creatine can degrade into an inactive form during gummy manufacturing, what independent testing has found about underdosing, and reads the actual labels on popular options from brands like Lemme, Arrae, and Create. The goal is not hype and not a takedown, just the facts so you can decide for yourself, and skip the pink tax if you want to.This episode is educational and not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about what is right for you.Episodes Mentioned:49:: Dr. Katie’s Episode: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/077def9c-370a-4963-b662-8d1f61256f73/ Dr. Stacey’s Episode on creatine during perinatal period: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0c1e77fb-7ec7-462d-ba02-280a154a6d24/ 93:: Dr. O’Neill Menopause & Perimenopause Episode https://player.captivate.fm/episode/48ae176f-56f7-471f-8e38-00111efd5606/ loving the pod? click the follow button, & we'd love if you could leave a review! thank you x 1000 :)sign up for the free Smart Girl Newspaper!insta:: @dr.kelsyvickdpt & @wellnessbigsispodyoutube:: @dr.kelsyvickdpttiktok:: @dr.kelsyvickdpt & @wellnessbigsispodResearch articles and linksCreatine supplementation in women's health, a lifespan perspective (sex differences, baseline stores, benefits).https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7998865/Creatine in women's health, from menstruation through pregnancy to menopause, 2025 review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12086928/Creatine and bone and cognition in menopause, University of Colorado Anschutz overview. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/can-taking-creatine-help-women-stay-healthy-as-they-ageNOW Foods creatine gummy testing and third party testing limitations. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/now-tests-creatine-gummies-identifies-limitations-in-third-party-gummy-testingWidespread failings in creatine gummy tests (roughly 86 percent failed labeled claims). https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/breaking-news/now-reports-widespread-failings-in-creatine-gummy-tests/Lemme creatine gummies product and ingredient page. https://lemmelive.com/products/lemme-creatine-gummiesArrae Tone creatine gummies product and ingredient page. https://www.arrae.com/blogs/product-guides/everything-you-need-to-know-about-tone