Update:

I have put on a few lbs (5 to be precise) which may be due to creatine or binge eating while my mother was dying or both. The good news is that my cycling recovery seems to be faster and I have gained additional power on sprints or short hill climbs. Two days ago, I set at age 70.85, a PR on a 3 mile hill climb by 30 seconds which actually felt no more difficult than usual. I have made that climb at least 10 times, and usually don’t poke along. Today I hit 709 Watts with an average of 199 Watts over a 40 mile ride. I am not a powerful rider, but am starting to feel more like I did 30 years ago where I can put down more power over longer distances. Just had a comprehensive blood panel run and it all came back normal except of a high normal for cholesterol, which I have had for the last 4 years, 3.5 years before starting supplementation. It may just be placebo, but so far what ever it is, it’s working. However; I do train hard and consistently, so that is a contributing factor.