GPMD Podcast— Creatine for Hydration?

Nurse KC and Dr. Beth unpack how creatine affects muscle water and why hydration starts in the gut. They explain absorption through the small intestine, the role of sodium‑glucose transport in fluid uptake, and how body water is split between intracellular and extracellular compartments.

Creatine can increase intracellular muscle water but doesn’t replace fluids, electrolytes, or blood volume lost through sweat. The episode clarifies that creatine is part of a broader hydration conversation, not a full substitute for proper rehydration strategies.