EAAs and Creatine

The husband has always had tubs of protein powder of sorts. He now gravitates towards whey isolates instead of whey per se. Isolates result in a lighter drink and a higher ratio of protein derived. No milkshakes or smoothies for him. These whey isolates can be stirred into water and ice. That would do. A lot lighter and less sugar. 

I'm not keen on protein powder at all. Whey flares my IBS, even the isolates. I would need a plant-based protein powder. Whatever. I'm not into it. However, I'm not closed off to supplementation especially when I'm aging. My kidneys and liver are fine, and a little supplementation should aid bones and muscles. 

It took me a fair bit of research and a lot of thinking before I bought supplements in the form of Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) and creatine. I don't care about BCAAs — they're a subset of EAAs. The body can't produce the nine blocks that form EAAs. We take them either through diet or supplementation. Now that I can't really eat so much, and eating that much gives me indigestion, supplementing with powdered EAAs would work. It would also help with bone health and anabolic resistance. 

Now, creatine. 

Creatine is not an anabolic steroid, nor does it increase testosterone levels. The husband is keen on creatine gummies because they're convenient. I don't mind, but I think I prefer it as clean as possible, which means taking it in its powdered form. It can help with muscle breakdown and keeping my muscles nicely toned. I don't want to lose them. I want to offset any potential age-related sarcopenia. 

Some say creatine helps with brain fog. Okaaaay I'm not experiencing brain fog just yet. I don't know if it truly helps, but I guess it does help with cellular regeneration. That would do. It doesn't negatively interferes with female perimenopause hormones, so it should support a general feeling of well-being. 

I'm not into overloading on anything. I eat enough protein generally. I'm not into having extra protein via supplements. But I don't mind giving EAAs and creatine a try. There're so many brands out there. I chose Naked Nutrition. 

I'm not taking them every day. I can do EAAs once or twice a week, and creatine 3mg thrice a week. IThese could be mixed into juices or water with ice. My EAAs are completely unflavored, making it smell and tasting like tree bark. It can be quite gross, but I'm perfectly fine with it. I can add to to soy milk or whatever. The creatine powder is strawberry flavored, so if I toss 3mg in with the EAAs, that would suffice to flavor it although it doesn't mask that bitter aftertaste. 

These wouldn't affect our kidneys because we're not doing mad supplementation. More isn't better in this case. We're not athletes, and we certainly don't train at their intensity. We're hitting just under the recommended dosage, and we're hydrating so much. And honestly, increased exercise and these supplements have oddly, kinda curbed my inclination for the afternoon coffee, and even alcohol.