Ep. 340 AMA: Creatine's Impact on Metabolic Health and Wellness with Dr. Darren Candow

Published: March 2, 2024, 8 a.m.

Today, I am delighted to reconnect with two previous guests, Dr. Darren Candow.\nDr. Candow is a distinguished professor and an internationally renowned researcher on creatine monohydrate, nutrition, and physical activity who joined me before on Episode 301, where we spoke about creatine.\xa0\nWe are doing an AMA session today, delving into various themes surrounding creatine, from debunking outdated RDA recommendations to exploring the synergies between strength training and creatine efficacy. We look into the cognitive benefits of creatine, exploring how it interacts with caffeine and its implications for bone health, hydration, anabolic resistance, and metabolic health.\xa0\nI trust you will find today's AMA session as enlightening and enriching as I did while recording it.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nThe safety and efficacy of creatine as a supplement\n\nHow creatine increases muscle mass and reduces protein catabolism\n\nThe benefits of combining creatine with protein\xa0\n\nIs it better to take creatine before or after a workout?\n\nHow creatine supplementation may improve brain performance and mental clarity\n\nWhy exercise is essential for those who want to experience the benefits of creatine for maintaining their bone health\n\nThe benefits of resistance-band workouts for post-menopausal women\n\nAre there any age-related limits for creatine supplementation?\n\n\nBio: Dr. Darren Candow\nDr. Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, is Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. The overall objectives of Dr. Candow\u2019s research program are to develop effective lifestyle interventions involving nutrition (primarily creatine monohydrate) and physical activity (resistance training), which have practical and clinical relevance for improving musculoskeletal aging and reducing the risk of falls and fractures. Dr. Candow has published over 120 peer-refereed journal manuscripts, supervised over 20 MSc and PhD students, and received research funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, the National Institute of Health, and the Nutricia Research Foundation. In addition, Dr. Candow serves on the editorial review boards for the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Nutrients, and Frontiers.\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Darren Candow\n\nOn Instagram and Twitter (now X)\n\n\nPrevious Episode Mentioned:\nEp. 301 Creatine: The Best Supplement for Better Bones & Brain Health with Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP