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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