Dr. Darren Candow, a professor in the faculty of kinesiology and health studies at the University of Regina in Canada, delivers an in-depth discussion about creatine. He discusses its benefits, addresses common misconceptions, and highlights the supplement’s effects on athletes, young adults, elderly, and clinical populations. He also addresses concerns such as weight gain, kidney stress, and issues with combining creatine and caffeine. He dispels myths about creatine causing baldness and 'man boobs', and also emphasizes on ways to incorporate creatine into a regular diet, especially for vegans and vegetarians. Towards the end of the conversation, he delves into recent research that shows creatine can have cognitive benefits and potential gains for those experiencing metabolic stress.
Topics discussed in this episode:
00:33 Who's Dr. Darren Candle?
02:47 What is creatine?
04:21 Why are females so hesitant to take creatine?
08:27 How does Dr. Candow advise people to start taking creatine?
16:48 What are some of the other benefits in taking creatine?
22:15 What are the different types of creatine that are sold?
26:13 What are the newer cognitive benefits of creatine?
28:28 Does it matter when I take creatine?
31:50 Should vegans or vegetarians change their dosage of creatine?
32:29 Should you cycle creatine?
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