Creatine: The Unsung Hero for Brain, Body & Beyond
Because you deserve to feel strong. You deserve to feel clear. And most of all, you deserve to feel like you again.
In the world of functional medicine, we’re constantly searching for natural, foundational ways to support the body’s innate intelligence. Sometimes, the most powerful healing tools come in the simplest forms. One of those tools, quietly tucked away in the gym world for decades, is stepping into the spotlight for a much broader and deeply human reason.
I’m talking about creatine.
Yes, the same supplement once thought to be the domain of bodybuilders is now emerging as a gentle, powerful ally, especially for women navigating the complexities of menopause, for children on the autism spectrum, and for anyone seeking clarity, strength, and resilience from the inside out.
A Lifeline for the Menopausal Mind
If you're in the middle of the menopause transition, you may be feeling like your brain is... foggy. Like names, tasks, and even emotions slip just a little out of reach. You're not imagining things, fluctuations in oestrogen levels deeply affect brain energy metabolism. And here’s where creatine can help.
Creatine fuels your brain.
Creatine plays a crucial role in producing ATP, the body’s energy currency, not just in your muscles, but in your brain. This is especially important when hormones are shifting and your brain is working overtime to find new balance.
But creatine doesn’t just help with energy, it also helps with methylation, a vital biochemical process involved in detoxification, hormone balance, DNA repair, and neurotransmitter production. By supplying its own methyl groups, creatine takes pressure off your body’s limited methylation resources, allowing nutrients like folate and B12 to be used where they're most needed. This “methylation-sparing” effect can support overall wellbeing, from mood stability to hormonal harmony to graceful aging.
Research is increasingly showing that creatine supplementation may help improve working memory, mental clarity, and even reduce symptoms of depression, which tend to spike during and after menopause. This makes creatine not just a performance supplement, but a life quality supplement.
Strength and Grace: Supporting the Aging Body
Menopause often comes with muscle loss, joint stiffness, and a general sense of “slowing down.” But it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, many women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond are embracing a new era of strength and vitality, and creatine is one of their secret weapons.
When paired with resistance training, even light bodyweight movement, creatine helps rebuild lean muscle mass, improve endurance, and boost energy. It's like giving your body a little more of the vitality you once had, and helping it meet you where you are, now.
And because creatine supports healthy mitochondria (the energy factories inside your cells), you’re not just looking stronger, you’re actually aging better from the inside out.
A Bridge to Communication: Hope for Non-Verbal Children
One of the most heartwarming and hopeful areas of research in recent years has been the use of creatine in supporting non-verbal children with autism.
Some families have seen profound shifts, more eye contact, emotional expression, even spoken words, after introducing creatine as part of a comprehensive, functional approach. Of course, every child is unique, but the possibility that something as foundational as creatine could help ignite the pathways of communication is deeply moving.
Functional medicine always seeks to uncover the root cause, and in many children with speech delays or mitochondrial dysfunction, low creatine levels could be one of the missing links.
This is more than science. This is connection. This is hope.
Creatine and Electrolytes: The Dream Team
Here’s something few people talk about: creatine works best when your body is hydrated and your electrolytes are balanced.
Think of electrolytes like the sparks that help cells communicate, especially sodium, magnesium, and potassium. Without them, creatine can’t enter muscle and brain cells as efficiently. Together, they amplify each other’s effects, supporting everything from mental focus to physical recovery.
We recommend pairing creatine with a high quality electrolyte blend for maximum absorption. Even something as simple as a scoop of sea salt in lemon water can help your body receive creatine’s full benefit.
A Gentle Start
So how do you begin?
Most research suggests 3–5 grams of creatine monohydrate daily, taken with water and ideally some electrolytes. It’s inexpensive, widely available, and incredibly safe, used therapeutically even in infants in certain neurological conditions.
If you're navigating menopause, supporting a loved one on the spectrum, or simply looking for a boost in brain and body, creatine may be a key piece of your healing puzzle.