{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Creatine In Menopause:  What Vegan Women Need to Know","description":" You've probably been hearing a lot about creatine lately. In this episode I'm discussing how the current research is relevant to vegan women in perimenopause and menopause: what creatine does for your muscles, your brain, and your bones, whether it causes weight gain, the risks, and why vegan women are in a good position to benefit. 1:34 History of creatine 2:55 How creatine works 4:08 Benefits: muscle mass and strength 5:10 Benefits: bone density 5:47 Benefits: brain and mood 6:48 How creatine fits with a vegan lifestyle 9:47 Does creatine cause weight gain? 11:24 Creatine and kidneys 12:21 Stomach discomfort 12:40 How to take creatine 13:07 Loading 13:37 Timing 14:15 Conclusion  Links mentioned:  Free 3-Day Vegan Menopause Meal Plan: https:\/\/blissfulmenopause.kit.com\/d75525d1c8 Book a Free Discovery Call: https:\/\/calendly.com\/anna-blissfulmenopause\/30min Cozy Earth bamboo sheets (use code BLISSFUL for up to 20% off): https:\/\/cozyearth.com  Also check out the Vegan Menopause Blog: https:\/\/www.blissfulmenopause.com\/blog  This episode is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you have kidney concerns or are on medication. ","author_name":"The Vegan Menopause Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.blissfulmenopause.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41709005\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41709005"}