Starting Creatine at 40+
What actually happens when you start creatine at 40+?
If you’re over 40, chances are you’ve noticed a few things change. Climbing the stairs feels different. Shaking off a poor night’s sleep takes longer. And somewhere between kids, careers, and knees that creak louder than the floorboards, you’ve started to wonder: is this just what getting older feels like?
For decades, the assumption has been “yes,” but the truth is, a lot of what we blame on aging is actually under-fuelling. And that’s where creatine comes in.
Creatine has been stuck with an image problem for years: extreme body image, hardcore workouts, and oversized tubs on supplement store shelves. But the reality is that creatine is the most studied supplement in the world, and the benefits go way beyond adding weight to your bench press.
In fact, some of the most exciting data right now is focused on people in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. because what starts to matter at this stage isn’t how many more reps you can push out… it’s how well your brain works, how steady your bones stay, and how much energy you have left in the tank at 4 pm when life is still asking for more.
So, what happens when you add creatine into your daily routine at 40+?
Brain fog lifts a little. Creatine supports energy production in your brain, which means clearer thinking, better memory, and fewer of those “why did I walk into this room?” moments.
Strength feels sustainable. Not chasing personal bests, but the kind of strength that lets you pick up shopping bags, move furniture, or play with your kids without feeling wrecked the next day.
Bones get a boost. Emerging research suggests that creatine can help maintain bone density, which is crucial for staving off fractures and staying independent as you age.
Energy feels real again. not caffeine buzz energy, but cellular-level energy that comes from your body actually being fueled to do its job.
Vegans get a lifeline. Since creatine is mostly found in meat and fish, plant-based eaters often run at a deficit. Supplementation can make a dramatic difference.
Now, I’m not saying creatine is a magic bullet. It won’t iron your shirts or make your teenagers tidy their rooms. But for something that costs less than your daily coffee, it can fundamentally change how you feel in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. I’ve seen it in athletes, I’ve seen it in everyday people, and I’ve lived it myself. Mick Jagger at 82 anyone?
And honestly, at 40+, nobody wants another hype-cycle fad. What people want is to keep hiking on Sundays, chasing their grandkids round the park, or simply having the energy to do more than collapse on the sofa after work.
Creatine isn’t about muscle bulk. It’s about strength in the bigger sense: the kind that carries you through decades, not just gym sessions. And if we can rewrite that narrative… if we can help people see creatine as a tool for healthspan, not just performance, then the adoption curve could look very different.
So here’s the thought I’ll leave you with: if you’re 40+ and not taking creatine daily, is it really “age” slowing you down or just an energy system running under capacity?
We all rise together,
Steve Jennings | Co-Founder + CEO, Jenerise
