Creatine for Depression, Parkinsons Disease and Menopausal Women
Oct 14, 2022
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This podcast explores the benefits of creatine on brain health, including its impact on depression, Parkinson's Disease, and menopausal women. It also discusses the positive effects of creatine on physical and cognitive performance, muscle preservation in menopausal women, and its potential use for treating depression.
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Creatine supplementation can improve physical performance and increase muscle mass, while also potentially benefiting brain health.
Creatine supplementation, alongside resistance training, can help maintain muscle mass and improve strength in menopausal women, and it shows promise as a supplemental treatment for depression.
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Creatine's benefits on physical performance and muscle mass
Creatine is widely used in the health and fitness industry to improve physical performance and increase muscle mass. Studies have shown that even a small daily dose of two grams of creatine can significantly elevate muscle stores. Its ability to replenish energy quickly allows individuals to train at higher intensities and volumes without fatiguing quickly.
Creatine's neuroprotective effects
Creatine has been implicated in brain development, function, and aging. It has shown to increase cognitive performance and aid in the treatment of brain-related disorders such as Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease. Research has demonstrated that creatine can slow down the progression of Parkinson's disease and help increase muscle strength in patients. It has also been studied in relation to neuroprotection, showing promising results in preserving brain health.
Creatine's potential benefits for women and depression
Studies have shown that women have lower creatine stores compared to men, making creatine supplementation important for preserving muscle mass in menopausal women. Daily supplementation of creatine, combined with resistance training, has been associated with improved muscle strength, function, and bone density in postmenopausal women. Additionally, creatine has shown potential as a supplement for treating depression, with some studies demonstrating its efficacy in reducing symptoms. Higher doses of creatine may be beneficial in treating depression, although further research is needed.
The compelling and robust body of evidence of ergogenic — enhancing physical performance — effects of creatine supplementation (5 g/day) are well-documented. Besides the evidence supporting its efficacy in increasing exercise performance/muscle function, muscle strength, and lean mass, there is literature suggesting that creatine may also be beneficial for brain health.
The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
The Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman
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