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  • Why so many women are using creatine (including me)

    Why so many women are using creatine (including me)

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    Robin

    Women naturally store 20–30% less creatine than men.  At 44, I’m calling this my Year of the Booty—aka time to prioritize building lean muscle mass. Creatine is on my shortlist of tools to help. Turns out, the old-school gym bros were onto something—just not the whole story. Creatine does a…

  • My personal supplement stack.

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    Robin

    I get asked so often from people if the supplements they are taking are legit, I feel like I should set up a roadside stand with a sign that says: “Will evaluate your supplement stack for $10K.” Always good to have a backup plan, right? 😉  I also get asked…

  • Omega-3 deficiency is as harmful as smoking

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    Robin

    In all the conversations I have with friends, patients, and colleagues about longevity, one nutrient continually comes up: omega-3s.  Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fatty-acids (PUFAs) which are essential for human health. They are a vital part of every cell in your body, acting as a structural component in cell membranes and…

  • The best diet for brain health?

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    Robin

    New science on the impact of ultra-processed foods on our brains has been in the news a lot lately, so I’ve been thinking about the the best diet for brain health and the connection between food, mood, and the brain. Spoiler alert: your brain and your mood are directly impacted…