3 Reasons You Should Supplement With Creatine | Darren Candow | The Proof Podcast EP #291

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What if there was a safe supplement that could improve recovery and performance, keep bones strong while aging, and offer brain benefits? Enter creatine. Join me in Episode #291 as I sit down with Dr Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, to dive into the details of what makes creatine such a standout supplement, and why it’s so important for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone looking to extend their health span. 👇 Visit The Proof website for the full show notes and supporting studies. 👇 https://theproof.com/podcast/ Dr Candow is the Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina. His work focuses primarily on developing effective lifestyle interventions involving nutrition (primarily creatine monohydrate) and physical activity (resistance training). With an internationally renowned research program and over 125 peer-reviewed journal manuscripts, you’ll want to hear what he has to say. In this episode, you’ll learn about how and why creatine is such a game changer, including potential benefits for recovery, performance, bone health, aging, and the brain. Dr. Candow explains why some people respond better to supplementation, which type of creatine you should invest in, and exactly how much you should take for your goals. Specifically, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Darren Candow on Creatine: Expert Background Insights 03:58 - Is Creatine Essential? Creatine Benefits and Supplementation 14:31 - Aging and Creatine Supplementation: What You Need to Know 17:08 - Creatine for Older Adults: Enhancing Health and Fitness 22:31 - Creatine's Impact on Muscle, Strength, and Training Volume 26:06 - What is the Optimal Dosage of Creatine for Maximum Benefits? 28:58 - How Does Creatine Affect Bone Health? 47:24 - Creatine for Brain Function: Exploring the Benefits 1:01:50 - What Are the Guidelines and Benefits of Creatine Use for Women? 1:05:33 - Choosing the Right Creatine: Types, Consumption, and Absorption 1:19:07 - Creatine and Body Fat 1:20:30 - Creatine and DHT Levels 1:22:37 - Creatine's Effects on Liver and Kidney Function 1:24:05 - Creatine Use: Safety, Testing, and Side Effects Explained 1:26:30 - Outro So many of us can benefit from supplementing creatine, and I hope this episode equipped you with the knowledge to decide for yourself. Thank you to Dr Candow for sharing his expertise on this incredibly valuable topic. Connect with Dr Darren Candow: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.darrencandow/ - Website: https://www.uregina.ca/kinesiology/faculty-staff/faculty/candow-darren.html If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments. If you want to improve your health, you need to measure where you’re currently at. InsideTracker analyses up to 48 blood biomarkers including ApoB, LDL, HDL, A1C, and more before giving you advice to optimise your health. Get a 20% discount on your first order at insidetracker.com/simon. Eimele Essential 8 is a comprehensive multivitamin that is scientifically formulated to complement your plant-rich diet, increase and sustain your energy, support the immune system, as well as heart and brain health. Head to Eimele.com and use code SIMON at checkout for 10% off your first order. Whoop: the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on join.whoop.com/simon. Enjoy, friends. Simon Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit https://theproof.com/friends/. • The Proof with Simon Hill - https://theproof.com/podcast/ • Book: The Proof is in the Plants - https://theproof.com/book/ • Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-proof-with-simonhill/id1367773989 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCVgnquxXZuQCdZyTi • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theproof/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theproof • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theproofwithsimonhill • Plant-Based Ferments Guide - https://theproof.com/ferments/ • Two-week meal plan - https://theproof.com/mealplan/ • Plant Performance - https://theproof.com/plant-performance/ • Use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.