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Some fibers help add bulk and support bowel regularity. Others help slow digestion and steady the rise of blood sugar after meals. Some bind to bile acids in the gut, which can help lower LDL cholesterol. Additionally, some fibers are fermented by gut bacteria, producing short-chain fatty acids that support the gut environment and may play a role in metabolic and immune health.

When you walk, your muscles contract. Contracting muscles can take up glucose from the bloodstream, and this can happen through both insulin-dependent and insulin-independent pathways. In plain language: your muscles can use some of that post-meal glucose as fuel, which may help reduce the size or duration of the post-meal blood sugar rise.

The research on creatine specifically for women is growing. A review on creatine across the female lifespan reveals that supplementation appears effective for enhancing strength and exercise performance in premenopausal women. This is particularly relevant during hormonally dynamic stages such as menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.