Episode 25 Full Interview with Darren Candow PhD and Scott Forbes PhD

Timeline

0:41 About Drs. Candow and Forbes

2:00 Tony gets tested on Canadian geography – where the heck is Manitoba anyhow?

4:15 Why are the 4 of us bald? Too much creatine? Holy shit!

9:12 What are the best markers of kidney function vis a vis creatine consumption?

12:18 Do we need a higher dose to affect brain function? Hmmm

19:18 Multiple small doses throughout the day may decrease net water retention

21:37 Responders vs Non-Responders? Tell us the truth!

25:23 The Japanese eat the most fish; hence, they consume the most creatine in all likelihood

29:34 Why do so many health professionals have an anti-creatine in spite of the evidence?

32:45 Data on kids showing that creatine can help with recovery; parents are so hesitant to provide creatine to kids. Seems odd!

34:40  Are there sex differences vis a vis creatine’s effects? Are there any differences in young vs older adults?

42:20 Total body water goes up in the luteal phase; how does one answer questions related to bloating in women.

47:09 What about using creatine during training?

49:17 Creatine – is it good for endurance athletes? 

55:04 Supplements Drs Forbes and Candow recommend!

57:25 What non-science books do the good doctors like to read? Is Scott a total geek or what? Darren has some good recs!

Our Special Guests

Darren Candow PhD CSEP-CEP is Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The overall objectives of Dr. Candow’s internationally renowned research program are to develop effective lifestyle interventions involving nutrition (primarily creatine monohydrate) and physical activity (resistance training) which have practical and clinical relevance for improving musculoskeletal aging and reducing the risk of falls and fractures. Dr. Candow has published over 100 peer-refereed journal manuscripts, supervised over 20 MSc and PhD students and received research funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, and the Nutricia Research Foundation. In addition, Dr. Candow serves on the editorial review boards for the Journal of Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Nutrients, and Frontiers.
Website: Twitter: @darrencandow Instagram: dr.darrencandow

Scott Forbes PhD CISSN CEP is an associate professor in the department of Physical Education Studies at Brandon University in Manitoba Canada and an adjunct professor in the faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina in Canada. Dr. Forbes is a certified sport nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), and a clinical exercise physiologist and high-performance specialist through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Dr. Forbes has published over 110 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 5 book chapters. His research examines various nutritional (e.g., creatine and protein) and exercise interventions to enhance muscle, bone, and brain function in a variety of populations, including athletes and aging adults.