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What to know about using creatine to cope with menopause
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Influencers are promoting creatine for help with menopausal transition.
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Maggie Astor
NEW YORK – If you follow people on social media who talk about menopause, chances are, you have seen discussions of creatine, which has long been popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
It is one of a slew of supplements advertised to address the disruptive symptoms and health risks that can come with the menopausal transition, from hot flashes to urinary tract infections.
