Episode 189: All you ever wanted to now about creatine supplementation and exercise with Dr. Creatine aka Dr. Scott Forbes

• [6:23] How Dr. Forbes became interested in creatine
• [8:25] Research on  L-arginine
• [15:46] Creatine 101
• [22:30} Should you consider bodyweight in creating dosing?
• [32:10] Creatine and muscle gain
• [39:27] Male/female comparisons
• [52:04] Forms of creatine and the best kind to take
• [5407] Creatine and the brain
• [1:02:21] Potential risks and benefits
• [1:05:09] Anything coming that compares to creatine?

Connect with Dr. Forbes:

• Instagram
• ForbesS@brandonu.ca
• Creatine Course

About Dr. Forbes:

Dr. Scott Forbes’ primary interest is in sport science and has focused on various nutritional and training interventions to enhance athlete performance. In addition, he has expertise 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 sport teams.

Creatine Research:

• The Effects of Creatine Supplements on Brain Function with Dr Eric Rawson - YouTube
• Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? - PubMed
• Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Brain Function and Health - PubMed
• Current Evidence and Possible Future Applications of Creatine Supplementation for Older Adults - PubMed
• Perspective: Creatine, a Conditionally Essential Nutrient: Building the Case - PubMed
• Meta-Analysis Examining the Importance of Creatine Ingestion Strategies on Lean Tissue Mass and Strength in Older Adults - PubMed
• Efficacy of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Muscle Strength and Muscle Mass in Older Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PubMed