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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