Creatine Debunked: No Extra Muscle Gained - Were we Duped?

Physionic April 11, 2025
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Detailed multi-study analyses, clear explanations of mechanisms underlying the results, and a sprinkling of cheeky humor. Learn your body, from the macro to the micro - welcome to Physionic. Credentials: - Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine (Cell Physiology) - Masters in Exercise Physiology - 10 Years Experience in Laboratory Work - Previous American College of Sports Medicine Certification - Non-Degree in Nutrition Science (1.5 years undergraduate education) - Classroom Professor (T.A. in 2015) in Health, Nutrition, and Physiology since 2016 Disclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

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JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT] Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE] Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomy JOIN THE COMMUNITY Join my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2 EMAIL LIST 1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6 HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING: Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with Biorender 0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - The Study that Debunks Creatine 3:29 - Is all previous research flawed? 6:47 - Important considerations... 8:14 - Main Points References [Study 435] Desai I, Pandit A, Smith-Ryan AE, et al. The effect of creatine supplementation on lean body mass with and without resistance training. Nutrients. 2025;17(6):1081. doi:10.3390/nu17061081 Funding/Conflicts: Internal Funding [University of New South Wales Scientia scholarship] // Potential direct Conflicts of Interest [The corresponding author received a creatine supplement sponsorship from True Protein] [A] Volek JS, Duncan ND, Mazzetti SA, et al. Performance and muscle fiber adaptations to creatine supplementation and heavy resistance training. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1999;31(8):1147-1156. doi:10.1097/00005768-199908000-00011 [B] Willoughby DS, Rosene J. Effects of oral creatine and resistance training on myosin heavy chain expression. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2001;33(10):1674-1681. doi:10.1097/00005768-200110000-00010 *******CRITIQUES, RULES, AND NOTES******* Be aware of the following rules before posting comments: Please do not post summaries of the video in the comments - it damages retention on the video and YouTube is less likely to promote it (these videos cost me a lot of money to produce). Critiques of my work are welcome! Please be aware of the following notes & rules before submitting critique: Be mindful that this content is not all encompassing on the subject at hand and is self-limited for brevity to reach a wider audience. Also, be aware that I receive hundreds of YouTube comments per day, so the only way your critique can be considered is if you follow the steps outlined below. Finally, YouTube auto-deletes links, so I do not see most comments with links attached. RULES: If your comment is rude, you will be banned. If your comment is not about the studies/topics at hand (i.e. extending to other outcomes not discussed) or offers critique with no scientific basis, it is unlikely to receive a response. If you can follow these rules, I will try to address your critique and if there is merit, I will add an AMENDMENT to the content in question and pin it so everyone can see it (thank you!). Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritique Disclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes. #creatinebenefits #creatine

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