KMHC Fall Newsletter Learn about Creatine Monohydrate

Fall 2023 Newsletter.

Hi everyone and happy Fall!

We at KMHC sincerely hope you had an active and healthy summer! As we head into shorter, cooler days, it’s time to formulate a game plan about how you’re going to keep yourself fit. Sadly, most people get less active from October until May. As a result, losing muscle mass, aerobic capacity, and gaining body fat are generally the consequences. It’s everyone’s individual responsibility to maintain their awareness and stay active! No one is going to do it for you.

The borderline miraculous substance I’ve been using to help keep fit lately is called Creatine Monohydrate. My son Jackson introduced this supplement to me several months ago. I was skeptical at first, as I thought I recalled hearing that it could be damaging to the liver and kidneys if overused. It turns out the boy knows what he’s talking about. Below is a picture of Jack, in Door County this summer. Now I can’t promise you’ll look like this after using creatine, but you never know…

Below is a useful chart illustrating the many positive effects of creatine, and a few of the minor potentially negative ones. This chart is from an article, “Creatine Benefits for Muscles & Brain (Plus Safety Considerations)” By Jillian Levy, CHHC that was posted on the Dr. Axe Blog on April 6th, 2023. You can read the entire article by clicking here.

As far as dosage goes, most sources recommend a loading phase of 25 grams a day for a week and then a maintenance dose of 5 grams a day indefinitely. Time of day is flexible regarding when one should consume it. We use this brand with very good results.
Anyone can use this supplement. It’s not just for those who want to bulk up and get huge. Maintaining or adding muscle mass is one of THE most important things a person can do to keep themselves healthy and slow the aging process.

The Mayo Clinic has a great resource on creatine. Click here to read the article.

Being a science guy, I like to measure ‘before and after’ whenever possible. If you plan on trying creatine come on over to the office for a BIA (i.e. Bio Impedance Analysis). We can get specifics on the exact amounts of water, muscle, and fat in your body. The test is cheap, quick, and painless, so don’t be shy!

As always, it’s a pleasure writing to all of you. Feel free to contact me with any questions about this amazing substance!

In good health,

Dr. Venske and KMHC Staff

www.kmhc.com / 262-646-2123

Save the date: KMHC will be hosting our Annual Holiday Food Drive, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1st, and running until Thursday, Nov. 30th. Please plan to bring a donation with you at your next visit!