The Strategist beauty team tries a lot of stuff: Makeup, skin care, and hair care are our mains, of course. But the latest pills, gummies, and powders in the wellness world are part of our testing diet too. And, as it turns out, the whole team — senior editor, Crystal Martin, and all of the writers: Krista Bennett DeMaio, Dominique Pariso, Tembe Denton-Hurst and me — are very in the gym, and running, and yoga-ing, and biking (you get the gist). So we thought it was a fun idea to share our supplement stacks and, most importantly, the details on how they’re performing for us. That way, whether you’re as into working out as we are or just trying to boost your fiber intake a smidgen, you’ll have some solid, tested recommendations as a place to start.
Editor’s note: These recommendations are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment
Creatines
AA: To kick things off, I was wondering who’s taking creatine.
KBD: I’ve been on it for about a year and a half. I started at three grams and then went up to five. I tend to build muscle easily when I’m lifting, but I do think I’ve seen a difference in definition since starting it. I also learned I had to drink a lot of water with it. When I first went up to five grams, I was getting dizzy. I looked it up and saw you need more water than usual, so I increased my intake and the dizziness went away.
