1397: I Changed My Mind on This Supplement (And Will Now Take it For Life)

In this episode of Consistent by Primal Potential, host Elizabeth Benton shares a personal shift in perspective: she has changed her mind about taking creatine, a supplement she previously dismissed despite its strong research backing. Her change of heart stems not from new scientific data, but from evolving life goals—specifically, a desire to preserve muscle mass as she ages, improve longevity, and maintain independence. She explains how muscle is not just about aesthetics or strength, but a critical metabolic, immunological, and resilience asset that declines with age, even if chronological age itself isn't the root cause. Creatine, she argues, doesn't replace effort but amplifies the benefits of strength training by improving ATP regeneration, leading to greater strength and lean mass gains when combined with resistance training. She also highlights creatine’s cognitive benefits under stress, sleep deprivation, and mental fatigue, though she prioritizes its muscular advantages. Addressing common concerns like water retention and bloating, she clarifies that creatine causes intramuscular water retention—beneficial for muscle fullness—not subcutaneous puffiness. She recommends high-purity creatine monohydrate, specifically the CreaPure brand via Momentus, due to its clean formulation and lack of artificial additives. She emphasizes that five grams daily is sufficient, no loading phase is needed, and the supplement is affordable and well-tolerated. She concludes by encouraging listeners to consider creatine as a strategic tool for aging well, not a magic solution, but a supportive layer to foundational habits.