Episode 132: The Effects of Creatine Supplements on Brain Function, Concussion, and Sports Performance with Dr Eric Rawson

from Flex Diet Podcast · host Dr. Eric Rawson, metflex, Jodie “Fabulous” Nelson, Suzie Glassman, Dr. Mike T Neslon, Jessica Depatie

Brief history of creatine and how Dr. Rawson became interested in studying the supplementCreatine research and early studiesDifficulty determining levels of creatine in the brainResponders and non-respondersAnimal data?Brain injury and creatineAthletes and creatineStigma around supplements that enhance performancePre-loading dosage to protect the brain in case of injury?Safety profileWhat is the next big creatine-like supplement?Find Dr. Rawson on Twitter @EricRawsonPhD or email him at [email protected] Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course is currently closed, but you can sign up to be notified when the course opens again. Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter

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Today's Flex Diet Podcast comes to you from Costa Rica. Dr. Eric Rawson and I talk all about the use of creatine as a supplement and for brain health. Dr. Rawson's research focuses on the interaction between nutrition and skeletal muscle. In particular, he has studied the effects of creatine on muscle and brain function. Dr. Rawson is currently an Associate Editor for Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, Amino Acids, and the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Dr. Rawson has delivered more than 100 professional presentations, is co-editor of the text Nutrition for Elite Athletes, co-author of the 11th Edition of Nutrition for Health Fitness and Sport, and has authored/co-authored numerous articles and book chapters.

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