Episode 318: Could GAA Be the Next Creatine with Dr. Guillermo Escalante

Join me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, as I sit down with Dr. Guillermo Escalante on this week's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast to explore the fascinating potential of GAA (Guanidinoacetic Acid) as a precursor to creatine. We break down what the current research says, how GAA stacks up against creatine monohydrate, and what this could mean for performance and recovery.

We also dive into the inner workings of the supplement industry—covering everything from regulation to formulation—and wrap up with a thought-provoking discussion on the upcoming Enhanced Games, a new competition concept that challenges traditional anti-doping rules in the name of transparency and safety.

If you’re interested in the future of supplements, performance enhancement, and what’s next for sports science, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

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Episode Chapters:

• 00:17 Introducing Dr. Guillermo Escalante
• 00:26 Exploring GAA: The Next Creatine?
• 01:28 Supplement Industry Insights
• 01:39 The Enhanced Games: A New Frontier
• 02:15 Upcoming Conferences and Sponsorships
• 04:29 Deep Dive into GAA Research
• 06:32 GAA in Livestock and Human Studies
• 07:30 Creatine and GAA: Mechanisms and Benefits
• 10:23 Safety Concerns and Future Research
• 13:50 Creatine in Sports and Beyond
• 26:06 Supplement Industry Challenges
• 34:03 Enhanced Games: A New Venture
• 34:10 Meeting Dan Turner and Dr. Sr
• 35:05 Consulting for the Enhanced Games
• 36:08 Health and Performance Metrics
• 37:08 Drug Protocols and Athlete Safety
• 38:26 Longevity and General Population Applications
• 41:06 Individual Variability in Drug Response
• 47:28 Logistics and Legal Hurdles
• 51:25 Predictions for the Enhanced Games 

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy: 

• Episode 185: Are more top bodybuilders dying early? Extreme bodybuilding methods – risks and rewards: a conversation with Dr Guillermo Escalante 
• Episode 296: Enhancing Athletic Performance with Dr. Dani LaMartina

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