Episode 141 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Creatine Monohydrate: Exercise, Sport, and Health Applications" with Professor Darren Candow (University of Regina, Canada).

Discussion Topics Include:

• Creatine Monohydrate: An overview of the research
• Dietary and supplemental sources of creatine
• Metabolism and mechanisms of action
• Creatine as an ergogenic aid: strength, power, muscle hypertrophy, and endurance
• Creatine and potential roles in injury support / recovery, ageing muscle, bone health, brain function and other health / medical applications
• Supplemental protocols and safety

Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

• International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine

Related Podcast Episodes:

• #73 - 'Creatine for Health & Performance' with Professor Eric Rawson
• #16 - 'Creatine' with Professor Craig Sale

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