Creatine for Women: Strength, Muscle, Brain Health and What You Actually Need to Know with Megan Berner, RDEpisode SummaryCreatine is one of the most researched supplements available, yet there’s still a surprising amount of confusion around what it does, how to take it, and whether women really need it. In this episode of LIMITLESS with Lina, Lina sits down with Registered Dietitian and fitness professional Megan Berner to break down the science of creatine in a practical, easy-to-understand way. They explore how creatine supports ATP production and what that means for strength, power, recovery, muscle maintenance, metabolic health, and cognitive function. Lina and Megan also tackle the questions that keep many women from trying creatine in the first place. Does it make you puffy? Will the scale go up? Is it hard on the kidneys? Do you need a loading phase? They discuss creatine versus creatinine, intramuscular water retention, dosing and timing, food sources, potential side effects, and why consistency matters more than complicated protocols. They also cover when a conversation with a healthcare provider is important, particularly for those with kidney or liver disease and during pregnancy or breastfeeding. What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow creatine works in the body and supports rapid ATP productionWhy creatine can support strength, recovery, muscle maintenance, metabolic health, and cognitive functionWhy creatine may be particularly valuable for women as they ageThe truth about creatine, water retention, bloating, weight gain, and kidney healthHow much creatine to take, when to take it, and why consistency matters more than loading or perfect timingWhen supplementation may require additional consideration or guidance from a healthcare provider Action Steps & InvitationsTake a look at your current nutrition and consider how much creatine you may already be getting from foods like red meat and fish.If creatine makes sense for you, focus on consistent daily use rather than getting caught up in complicated timing or loading protocols.Have known kidney or liver disease, or are pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk with your healthcare provider before adding creatine.Want to hear more from Megan? Listen to her previous LIMITLESS with Lina episode on nourishing through perimenopause. Connect with MeganMegan Berner is a Registered Dietitian, fitness professional, wife, and mom of two who is passionate about helping people build healthier lives through practical, sustainable habits. She earned her first degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a minor in Nutrition before pursuing an additional degree and becoming a Registered Dietitian in 2021. Today, Megan works in both fitness and nutrition, helping people improve their health through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies. While she primarily works with perimenopausal women, she enjoys educating people of all ages and is especially interested in a functional approach to nutrition that supports long-term wellness. Follow Megan on InstagramFollow Fitness Lying Down on InstagramLearn more about working with MeganEmail: nourishtoflourish.fld@gmail.com Let’s Stay ConnectedFollow LIMITLESS with Lina on InstagramReady to explore what working together could look like? Schedule a Find Your Fit Call with Lina.Learn more about Lina and The LIMITLESS Studio. Special Offer / Resources MentionedTHE RECLAMATION RETREAT | OCTOBER 2–4, 2026What if you gave yourself one weekend to step outside the noise of your everyday life and hear yourself again? The Reclamation is an intimate women’s weekend designed to create space to reconnect through movement, breathwork, reflection, connection, ceremony, and intentional space away from the demands of everyday life. Join Lina Midla and Jill Howell in Michigan City, Indiana, October 2–4, 2026 for a weekend created to help women come back to themselves and use that reconnection as a springboard for what comes next. Space is intentionally limited. Learn more about The Reclamation and reserve your spot Mentioned in this episode: The Reclamation 3-Day Retreat THE RECLAMATION RETREAT | OCTOBER 2–4, 2026 What if you gave yourself one weekend to step outside the noise of your everyday life and hear yourself again? The Reclamation is an intimate weekend experience for women ready to come back home to themselves. Through movement, breathwork, reflection, connection, ceremony, and intentional space, we’ll create room to loosen the patterns and expectations you’ve been carrying and reconnect with what you actually want, need, and know. This isn’t about escaping your life. It’s about creating enough space to see it differently, and returning home with the support and practices to carry that shift forward. October 2–4 | Michigan City, Indiana Space is intentionally limited. If you’ve been feeling the pull, this may be your invitation.