Creatine: Not Just for Meatheads and Gym Bros

I’ve been riding with Creatine for decades. Back when my hair was thicker, my metabolism was faster, and I thought recovery meant a post-lift slice of pizza, I was popping Creatine here and there. But truth be told? I wasn’t consistent. I’d take it for a while, stop, forget about it, then circle back. And that, my friends, is like tuning up your bike only every third oil change. Sure, it runs—but not the way it could.

The real deal? Creatine works best when you actually use it daily. 5 grams a day. Every day. That’s the sweet spot. It doesn’t hit you like a double espresso. It builds up in your system and then works its magic—on your muscles, your brain, and even your bones.

The Kidney Myth: Let’s Put This Baby to Bed

For years, Creatine got slapped with the rumor mill’s favorite insult: “It’ll wreck your kidneys!” Nah. Here’s what actually happened: when we take Creatine, our bodies convert some of it into something called creatinine. That gets filtered out by the kidneys. Back in the day, docs would see elevated creatinine on bloodwork and assume, “Oh no, kidney damage!”

Except… nope. That’s literally just the waste product leaving your body—like exhaust out of a tailpipe. Not kidney failure, just basic physiology. So unless you already have kidney disease, Creatine isn’t going to destroy your kidneys. Science has crushed that myth harder than I crushed protein shakes in the 90s.

Creatine for the Brain: Not Just Biceps Fuel

Here’s the part that blows most people’s minds: Creatine isn’t just for muscles—it’s also made in the brain. Yeah, your gray matter is running a Creatine factory 24/7. And when you supplement it? You give your brain extra octane.

We’re talking sharper memory, quicker thinking, and more focus. For those of us with a few more miles on the odometer, it might even help fight off Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Translation: it’s not just about looking jacked—it’s about keeping the lights on upstairs when we hit our 60s, 70s, and beyond.

Bone Density: Strong Like Steel

And get this—Creatine also helps with bone density. That’s right. It’s not just about pushing more weight in the gym, it’s about making your bones tougher. I don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know that when women hit their 50s, bone loss sneaks up like a pothole on the backroads. By their 60s and 70s? Broken hips and fractures can become real threats. Creatine might just be one of the cheapest, easiest ways to reinforce the frame before it starts to weaken.

Bottom Line

Creatine isn’t some sketchy gym powder for teenage bros flexing in the mirror. It’s one of the most studied, safest, and most effective supplements on the planet. Daily 5g, consistently, is like giving your body and brain premium fuel instead of running on fumes.

So yeah—I’ve been riding with Creatine for years, but now? I don’t miss a day. It’s not just about bigger muscles—it’s about stronger bones, sharper thinking, and a smoother ride as we keep rolling down the road