Aug. 12, 2025

Creatine—A Natural Ally for Energy, Sleep, and More

Creatine—A Natural Ally for Energy, Sleep, and More

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Welcome back to Chasing Eden, where we explore natural paths

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to greater health, vitality, and well being, blending ancient wisdom,

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herbal remedies, and yes, meaningful science on your own holistic journey.

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I'm your host, Carolyn Thompson. Whether you're here for something

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rooted in tradition, something backed by modern studies, or a

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balance of both, You've come to the right place today.

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I want to talk about something you might think is

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only for bodybuilders, but it turns out it's so much more.

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It's something you can use naturally to support energy, brain function,

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and resilience after sleep deprivation. It's called creatine. Now, before

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your eyebrows raise, let me say this. This isn't about

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hard core lab based supplementation. I'll shall share research, yes,

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but also how to weave creatine into a natural lifestyle

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with good food, reliable habits, and a respectful nod to

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your body's rhythms. Let's get into how creatine can be

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our quiet ally even when we're out here Chasing Eden.

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So what is creatine? At its core, It's a small

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molecule your body makes from three amino acids glycine, argonine,

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and methionine. It naturally lives in your muscles and brain.

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You also get it in small amounts from animal based

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foods think red meat, fish and weld caught seafood. This matters.

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Creatine isn't some exotic synthetic product. It's something our bodies

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know how to handle. It helps recycle ATP adenosine triphosphate,

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which is your cell's fuel currency, especially when you need

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quick bursts of energy like climbing stairs or dodging life's

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little sprint moments. Now you may ask why supplement if

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I get it from food or make it myself. The

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reality is just like vitamin D in winter or omega

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three and low fish diets, it's possible to support higher needs,

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especially under stress, aging or when calories and protein are restricted.

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So think of creatine as a gentle boost from within,

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not a synthetic overload, something natural friends could consider, especially

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when energy is lagging or rest is elusive. So let's

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talk about its first claim to fame energy production and

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who can't use more energy these days. Creatine boosts your

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muscle's ability to regenerate ATP during short intense exertion. That

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means muscles recover faster, you get more stamina, and you

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bounce back more quickly. Even if you're not a gym rat.

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That shows up in daily life, from lifting groceries to

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pulling weeds or keeping pace with your kids. But here's

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where things get particularly interesting. There's growing evidence that creatine

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doesn't just boost muscles, it helps the brain too. Several

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studies show enhanced memory, heightened mental clarity, and sharper attention,

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especially during challenging times. As of late, I've watched several

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videos from biohit hackers claiming and doctors as well, claiming

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that creatine actually helps prevent Outlotlzheimer's. Now here's something that

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might make your spirits perk up a bit about creatine.

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There is a lesser known, but incredibly compelling benefit. Creatine

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helps counteract the cognitive impairment that comes with sleep deprivation.

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I'm talking about nights when you're up with a newborn,

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disrupted by stress or burning the midnight oil. Research suggests

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that a single, relatively higher dose on the order of

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zero point three to zero point three five grams per

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kilogram can partially restore brain energy, metabolism, attention, and performance

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on cognitive tasks after sleep loss. That's like a quiet

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natural shield when your body's off its game, but it

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doesn't stop there. Some emerging studies hint at youth stabilization,

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enhanced cellular hydration, support for mitochondrial health, and even potential

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anti inflammatory or neuroprotective effects. These are still being explored,

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but it's quite exciting to think that something so humble

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could be multitasking inside us in profound ways. You may

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be wondering, isn't taking a supplement less natural? I'd say

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it depends on intention and approach. My belief and the

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ethos of chasing Eden is this natural healing isn't about

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shunning science, but about using what resonates with body and

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wisdom rooted in safety, sustainability, and integration. Creatine, in this sense,

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is a perfect example. It's a molecule we already know,

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made by us and found in our food. Supporting It

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is not denying nature. It's simply offering more of something

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that's already ours. When combined with nourishing meals, restorative sleep practices, sunlight,

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stress management, movement, and herbs, creatine finds its place quietly

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support supporting the ecosystem of your vitality. My approach is

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never to pitch it as the beacon or the crutch,

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but as a friend that supports you when life gets strained,

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your routine shifts, or your needs might increase. So what

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form of creatine might you take? Stick with creatine monohydrate.

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It's tried and true, well studied, cost effective, and well tolerated.

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Micronized creatine can dissolve more easily, and if you're sensitive,

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you can mix it into smoothies or even collagen riched

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drinks to buffer it. In our household, we tried multiple

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kinds of creatine. We always use the micronized creatine, but

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we've tried unflavored and other flavors, and I'd say it's

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all good. It has no flavor at all. If you

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do the unflavored, it doesn't even have a bitter taste.

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There's no flavor at all. You can put it in water,

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you could drink it down and honestly, it's not even

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bitter you. It's just like drinking nothing. So you choose

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how you want to use it, in what form and

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flavored unflavored, but I do recommend using the creatine monohydrate

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and in the micronized form. So how much there are

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a couple of approaches. For everyday maintenance. It's recommended to

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use three to five grams per day. That's a tea

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spoon or a small scoop. That's it taken consistently. It

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builds and stores safely over a few weeks. So that

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being said, I wanted to mention that there are several

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nature paths and doctors and biohackers right now on social

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media discussing that creatines even better in higher doses, especially

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if you're older. And now they have actually recommended just

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these people online, not necessarily if you were to go

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research it, they're recommending ten grams a day, but that's

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up to you. That's your personal choice. I've been doing

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that off and on. I'll take it twice a day,

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five grams twice a day, and I do feel like

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it is helping me to get that second win that

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I need to get through the second part of my day,

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especially if I've been sleep deprived. So some people choose

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to use a method in the beginning called the loading phase,

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and that's about twenty grams daily and you can divide

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that into four to five smaller doses for about five

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to seven days, and then drop down to whatever you

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want for your maintenance dose. This achieves muscle saturation faster,

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but this isn't necessary, especially in natural living circles, so

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slow and steady feels more intuitive to a lot of people.

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So if that's your how you roll, then go for

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that for sleep deprivation buffering. If you know you're heading

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into a period of a poor night's sleep, say you

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do caregiving overnight, or you know your child is sick

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and you're going to be up all night, or you

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have a deadline, or you know you're going to travel,

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a one time dose of zero point three grams can

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offer acute support. That's about twenty one grams for a

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seventy gram or one hundred and fifty four pounds individual.

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That is recommended only when needed, but not on a

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daily basis. So when do you take creatine well, Creatine's

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window of opportunity isn't super narrow. Most people will take

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it post workout with a meal to pair with insulin response,

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but really anytime of the day morning afternoon, with a

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meal or a smoothie. If you're using it for high

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sleep deprivation, take it early in the waking day to

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support daytime recovery. Really The key is consistency and not

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necessarily precise timing, but pairing it with wholesome meals like

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a splash of fruit or a berry cluster berry or

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chemo meal tea afterward, it makes it feel more cohesive

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in your daily ritual. So as far as hydration is concerned,

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creatine draws water into the cells, so make sure your

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water intake is adequate, especially when you're loading on big

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dose days. A little more water throughout the day is

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better for you, and it supports that deep hydration that

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nurtures your cells. So let's say you're a caregiver who's

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used to fragment a sleep and on a big game

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day or a travel day, you take that higher dose

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with breakfast. It's still cozy part of your morning cup

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of tea, but it helps your mind stay steadier through

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stress and disrupted rest. So that's an example of how

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you might take it. Maybe you're exploring herbal sleep aids

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like cammamel or a Valerian root, and you combine that

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with a daily dose of three to five grams of

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creatine to smooth your energy the next day without the jitter. Again,

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it's not scientific dogma, it's just curiosity meeting gentle evidence.

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So here are a few gentle caveats for using creatine

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kidney health. In healthy individuals. Creatine has an excellent safety profile,

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but if you have kidney concerns or other chronic conditions,

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check with your healthcare provider first. Make sure that you

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choose a high quality pure creating a tested creating monohydrate

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from reputable sources, ideally third party tested for purity and

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absence of contaminants moderation, especially with the occasional higher dose

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for sleep deprivation. Treat it as situational support and not

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a daily staple for children and teens. Most studies focus

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on adults, so if you're considering use for younger individuals,

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consult a healthcare provider, a natural oriented provider who understands

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growth and development, so you don't want to be experimenting

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on your kids with this. Above all, this is about

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listening to your body. If you notice vivid dreams, improved clarity,

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or subtle shifts in meter energy, let that inform you

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how to use it next. In essence, may well be

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one of Niatsure's quietest helpers. A molecule your body already

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uses with the capacity to support energy, resilience to sleep loss,

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brain clarity, hydration, and beyond. Here on Chasing Eden, it's

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never about all natural or nothing. It's about integration, intention,

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and choice. So whether you're sipping nettle tea, practicing your

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morning breath work, or exploring creatine with mindfulness, you're inviting

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your body into health, not commanding it. So if you're curious,

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consider trying three to five grams daily for a few weeks.

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Observe maybe the fog, the fatigue, the cloudy mid after

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and slumps mid afternoon slumps ease a bit, Or if

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life throws you a curve with sleep loss, a one

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time zero point three gram dose might quietly help your

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mind stay steadier. Thank you for being here with me

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