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Dr. Darren Candow discusses the benefits of creatine monohydrate, particularly for women during menopause, highlighting its positive effects on bone health, muscle mass, and cognitive function without adverse side effects.

 00:00 Introduction to Creatine 
- Discussion on the use of creatine monohydrate
04:35 Exploring the potential health benefits of creatine during pregnancy
 - Research on the therapeutic benefits of creatine is gaining popularity
- Shift in perception about creatine not being suitable for females
- Potential for creatine to decrease inflammation and maintain energy during pregnancy
- Importance of consulting with a doctor before taking creatine
09:10 Study shows high dose of creatine improves bone health in postmenopausal females
 - Study focused on bone health, specifically femur and neck
- Creatine preserved and improved bone strength, especially around the femur
- Creatine may have bone beneficial effects when combined with exercise
13:48 Benefits of creatine supplementation and misconceptions about kidney health
 - Creatine can help increase exercise capacity and improve performance
- Misconceptions about creatinine levels and kidney health
- Concerns about creatine usage and elevated markers
- Discussion on who should avoid taking creatine and potential issues
18:24 Benefits of taking creatine daily and potential dosages
 - Maintaining elevated creatine levels during travel
- Taking creatine daily for life and its benefits
- Difference in dosages for muscle building and bone health
23:00 Creatine and Weight Management
 - Debunking the myth about weight gain and creatine
- Study shows creatine reduces body fat in adults
- Taking creatine with exercise can increase lean mass and decrease body fat
- Start with a lower dose of creatine to avoid water retention
27:36 Creatine benefits for cognitive function in older adults
- Creatine helps maintain cognition and memory after jet lag or sleep deprivation
- Creatine may assist after traumatic acute responses
32:12 The potential cognitive benefits of creatine for mental health and brain tissue recovery
- Possible improvement in mental health benefits with creatine supplementation
- Creatine may help decrease inflammation and oxidative stress, aiding in brain tissue recovery
- Future research interests include studying the effects of creatine on the older population through micro-dosing

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