Episode 147 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Creatine Myths and Common Questions" with Dr Scott Forbes PhD (Brandon University, Canada).

Discussion Topics Include:

• Creatine: a brief overview of the science and the myths
• Why creatine has become such a popular supplement
• The evidence base behind creatine use in exercise science and health promotion (i.e. muscle mass, strength and power, age, gender, clinical uses etc)
• Safety profile of creatine to include risk of kidney damage, water retention etc
• Creatine Monohydrate vs. other forms off creatine
• Creatine dosing strategies

Podcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF Copy

Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

• Common Questions and Misconceptions About Creatine Supplementation: What Does the Evidence Really Show? - JISSN / In Press (will add link when available)
• International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: creatine supplementation and exercise - JISSN

Related Podcast Episodes:

• #141 - "Creatine Monohydrate: Exercise, Sport, and Health Applications" with Professor Darren Candow
• #73 - 'Creatine for Health & Performance' with Professor Eric Rawson
• #16 - 'Creatine' with Professor Craig Sale

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