#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. Timestamps00:00 Introduction03:30 Factors that influence responsiveness to creatine supplementation05:50 Brain creatine stores and utilization08:20 Does supplementing with creatine enhance cognitive function?12:20 Neurodegenerative disease a concussions15:40 Sarcopenia19:20 Role of creatine in inflammation a water retention21:00 Bone health25:20 Type 2 diabetes27:15 Dosing a timing30:00 Populations that should not supplement a safety for children Sign-up for virtual nutrition counseling and personal training:Website: hammerawayfitness.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/hammerawayfitness/ You can follow and support Dr. Forbes at:IG: https://www.instagram.com/scott_forbes_phd/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusclememoirs)