What is the consensus on creatine supplementation for women postmenopause, considering sarcopenia and brain health?🤔

Here is guide which can be helpful to eat well on a budget. https://www.ewg.org/goodfood/index.php

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I want to address how often you can safely do a 3-day water fast based on your specific health condition. Before I dive in, a little disclaimer: if you're going to do any type of fasting beyond intermittent fasting or OMAD (one meal a day), I strongly suggest consulting with your physician. Everyone's conditions and medications are different, so professional guidance is essential. Benefits By Condition 👇 Type 2 Diabetes/Insulin Resistance: - Improves insulin resistance - Increases autophagy and fat oxidation - Recommended frequency: 1-2 times per month - Suggested timeframe: Try for 2-3 months and evaluate results Obesity and Weight Loss Resistance: - Helps with lipolysis (fat breakdown) - Decreases inflammation - Recommended frequency: Only once per month - Caution: Rapid fat loss can increase gallstone risk, especially if you have gallbladder history Neurodegenerative Conditions (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's): - Increases ketones and brain-derived neurotrophic factors - Great for cognitive function - Recommended frequency: 1-2 times monthly with monitoring - Note: These patients often take multiple medications, requiring careful supervision Autoimmune Disease: - Reduces inflammatory dietary proteins - For example, with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, removing gluten can reduce impact - Recommended frequency: 1-2 times monthly for a 2-month trial - Consider: Autoimmune conditions often cluster together, so medication interactions must be monitored Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia: - Start gradually with intermittent fasting (8-hour eating window) - Progress to 6-hour eating window (18-hour fast) - Work up to full 3-day fasts after becoming fat-adapted - Recommended frequency: Once monthly when fully prepared - Caution: Avoid nutrient deficiencies which could worsen symptoms Gut and Digestive Disorders: - Works phenomenally for autoimmune GI conditions like Crohn's, colitis, IBD - Recommended frequency: 1-2 times monthly for 2-3 months - Caution with gastritis/reflux: Empty stomach can worsen symptoms - Consider gut healing protocols before fasting

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