#73 Dr. Scott Forbes - Creatine
In this episode of The Muscle Memoirs Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Scott Forbes to discuss the variety of unfamiliar benefits to be obtained from creatine supplementation.
Dr. Scott Forbes is an associate professor at Brandon University and has a PhD in Physical Education and Recreation from the University of Alberta. His primary interest is in sport science and has focused on various nutritional and training interventions to enhance athlete performance. In addition, he has expertise in examining nutritional and exercise interventions for optimal muscle and brain health in older adults. He has worked as a personal trainer as well as an athlete consultant for several professional and varsity-level sports teams.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
03:30 Factors that influence responsiveness to creatine supplementation
05:50 Brain creatine stores and utilization
08:20 Does supplementing with creatine enhance cognitive function?
12:20 Neurodegenerative disease & concussions
15:40 Sarcopenia
19:20 Role of creatine in inflammation & water retention
21:00 Bone health
25:20 Type 2 diabetes
27:15 Dosing & timing
30:00 Populations that should not supplement & safety for children
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