Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition Why Creatine Is the Most Overlooked Supplement for Women's Health | Dr Stacy Sims
Apr 6, 2026
Dr Stacy Sims, exercise physiologist and researcher specializing in women’s health, shares evidence-based takes on supplementation and female physiology. She spotlights creatine for muscle, brain, gut, and mood during perimenopause. Short, practical guidance covers which creatine to use, dosing over three weeks, and how it differs from collagen and other supplements.
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Different Collagen Types Work By Different Mechanisms
- Collagen peptides and native collagen act differently: peptides are absorbed and can target tissue while native collagen triggers an immune response.
- Type II peptides and native collagen can help attenuate cartilage degradation for joints.
Don't Count Collagen As Daily Protein
- Do not count collagen supplements as part of your daily protein intake because collagen lacks the full amino acid profile.
- Use type II peptide or native collagen only if you have osteoarthritis or joint concerns.
Pick Magnesium Glycinate For Sleep And Muscle Relaxation
- Do choose a magnesium form that crosses the blood–brain barrier to help sleep and muscle relaxation.
- Prefer magnesium glycinate (biglyconate/glyconate) and avoid oxalate forms that act as laxatives.