133 | Creatine Isn’t Just for Athletes: The Evidence for Brain, Bone, and Muscle Health

Creatine isn’t just for athletes. In this episode, Dr. Scott Forbes joins Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, to unpack the latest research on creatine safety, dosing, timing, and real-world use. Plus who should (and shouldn’t) take it. This one supplement can support muscle, bone, and brain health and has over 600 clinical trials backing its safety. Too good to be true? Nope. That’s creatine.Dr. Forbes shares the latest research, safety data, and practical recommendations for using creatine across the lifespan. You’ll walk away knowing exactly what to recommend, how to dose it, and how to talk to your patients about it.In this episode, we cover:What creatine actually is and how it works in the bodyDietary vs. supplemental sources and why it’s tough to get enough from food aloneMonohydrate vs. HCl vs. gummies: which forms are the bestCreatine + coffee: is combining them effective? Ideal timing, dosing, and how long it takes to see resultsClinical populations who may benefit mostWhat to do if creatinine is elevated on labsCommon myths about bloating, bulkiness, and safety in women and teensWhich brands to trust and how to spot third-party tested supplementsResources:Creapure Creatine supplementsConnect with Dr ForbesEpisode 72: Popular Diets and Supplement Science: Build Muscle, Lose Fat, and Stay FitAny Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week.Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.