Show Notes
Dr Darren Candow has published over 1000 peer-reviewed studies on creatine, and he's found something surprising: the optimal dose depends entirely on what you're trying to achieve, and it's probably not what you've been taking.
He breaks down why creatine monohydrate is still king despite flashy new forms, which dose actually works for muscle, bone, and brain, and why vegans respond so much better to supplementation.
00:00 Introduction 03:30 Historical perception shifts of creatine 06:18 Personal stories and early experiences with creatine 13:46 Types of creatine and supplement forms 17:18 Monohydrate vs other creatine forms 21:55 Dosing strategies and individual needs 28:17 High doses for sleep deprivation recovery 32:59 Effects of long-term high creatine use 40:22 Does creatine cycling matter? 45:07 Creatine's role in female health 50:23 Supplements that synergise with creatine use 54:02 Potential inhibitors of creatine's effects 57:02 Exercise as an unmatched health tool
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