Mélanie Katcher: Raising a Ruckus in Women’s Cycling
Mélanie Katcher is a cyclist and founding member of Ruckus Racing, an all-women’s team increasing female representation in cycling. From her success on the race circuit to building a supportive...
When we think about who generally takes a creatine supplement, we most often think about athletes striving to gain strength and muscle mass. With creatine being one of the most well-researched supplements in the world and having a large body of evidence pointing to its efficacy, it’s no wonder it is a staple supplement among athletes. In fact, there is more and more evidence pointing to how creatine’s effects could improve qualities beyond athletic performance.
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Creatine has also been shown to help with cognitive function in those that are sleep deprived (4). The Center for Disease Control reports that 35% of Americans get less than the recommended 7 hours of sleep (5) meaning there is a good chance creatine could help you remain a little sharper. If you’re a masters athlete, there are many more cognitive improvements that you could benefit from with creatine. Check it out!
If you’re a masters athlete, there are many more cognitive improvements that you could benefit from with creatine. Check it out:
Mélanie Katcher is a cyclist and founding member of Ruckus Racing, an all-women’s team increasing female representation in cycling. From her success on the race circuit to building a supportive...
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