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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 1H 39M

Creatine for Your Brain: The Dosing Most People Get Wrong | Dr Dan Pardi

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Dr. DanPardi explains why creatine supplementation may help preserve cognitivefunction during sleep deprivation, aging, and high mental demand, plus thespecific dosing strategies most people miss. In thisconversation, Dr. Dan Pardi breaks down the emerging science of creatine forbrain health. While creatine is famous for athletic performance, new researchshows it may help maintain cognitive function under stress, particularly duringsleep deprivation, travel, and aging. Dr. Pardi explains the mechanisms: howcreatine acts as an energy buffer in the brain, why it works best under fatigueor high demand, and which cognitive functions respond most consistently(working memory, processing speed, sustained attention). We cover practicaldosing strategies, including why 5 grams daily may not be enough for brainbenefits, the role of loading phases, and the specific high-dose protocolstudied for sleep deprivation. This isn't about cognitive enhancement; it'sabout preservation. If you're interested in maintaining brain performance asyou age, dealing with poor sleep, or supporting cognitive resilience, thisconversation offers actionable strategies backed by research. 🌐Linksin this video Qualia LifeSciences web page https://www.qualialife.com/Human OSwebsite https://humanos.me *Qitone*(10% off: HEALTH10) https://tidd.ly/4jGklry Qitone Esters PowderSeekingHealth supplements: 10% discount code Richard10https://crrnt.app/SEEK/-dm0MyrQ, Histamine Nutrientshttps://crrnt.app/SEEK/EpM7paAOAX3 LifeAstaxanthin 20% discount code MODERN20 https://tinyurl.com/2t3w26nwhttps://www.choosemuse.comStemregen 15%discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968yr (Only available in the US)Renue by Scienceall 10% discount with code MHS https://renuebyscience.com/  Nuchido Time+ 20% discount offirst purchase with code MODERN20 https://nuchido.com/MODERNIf you would like tosupport our channel please consider signing up on patreonhttps://patreon.com/ModernHealthspanYou can also find us onYouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/modernhealthspan

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