10/06/2026
I resisted the collagen + creatine trend for a while. 😂
Not because I think they’re bad, but because I’m much more of a food-first, supplement-strategically person.
I believe we should get as much as we can from real food, movement, sleep, sunlight, our environment, etc.—and then supplement where it makes sense.
And, I’m not interested in taking 15 supplements just because they’re trending.
The problem? I’m also forgetful. 😂
So if I’m going to take something, it needs to be simple enough that I’ll actually remember to take it.
I switched from a traditional protein powder to collagen because, honestly, it was the first one I found that didn’t make me gag or make me ridiculously gassy. 😂
Collagen isn’t a complete protein, so I don’t consider it a replacement for getting enough protein from food. But it does provide amino acids that can be used as building blocks for things like connective tissue and skin, and it’s an easy addition to my smoothie.
Then there’s creatine.
I finally gave in to that trend, too—and this one actually makes a lot of sense to me as a woman in my 40s.
Creatine has good evidence for supporting strength and lean mass when combined with resistance training, and maintaining muscle and strength is something I care a LOT more about as I get older.
But here’s another reason I’m interested in it:
Your brain uses creatine, too.
Research on creatine and cognition is still emerging, but there are some promising findings around things like memory and cognitive performance, particularly in older adults. It’s not something I’d call a “brain fog cure,” but I think it’s an interesting area of research—especially as women move through midlife.
Apparently, the trends may have gotten this one right. 😉
