The Creatine Effect: Unleashing Athletic Potential | Season Finale Special

Welcome to the season finale of the Art of Prevention podcast! In the closing episode of Season 1, your host Nicholas Hedges takes you on a captivating journey through the realm of creatine. Since the beginning of Art of Prevention, the supplement creatine has been the most asked topic from you all the viewers. In this episode, Dr. Nic delves deep into the world of creatine, a widely used supplement that seems to be the only topic the fitness industry is talking about at the moment. We explore the science behind this molecule, its role in energy production, and who stands to benefit most from its supplementation. Join us as we uncover the intricate science behind this powerhouse molecule.

• What is creatine and how does it work?
• The essential role of inorganic phosphate in energy systems.
• Understanding the various forms of creatine in the body.
• Creatine's significance for athletes and power enthusiasts.
• The debate on creatine for endurance runners and vegetarians.
• Effective strategies for creatine supplementation.

Whether you're an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or simply curious about optimizing your energy systems, this episode is a must-listen. Gain valuable insights into how creatine can enhance your athletic performance and overall well-being. Don't miss out—hit that play button now!

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Overview of creatine and other supplements effects 

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Creatine and the Brain 

Rae, Caroline, Alison L. Digney, Sally R. McEwan, and Timothy C. Bates. 2003. “Oral Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation Improves Brain Performance: A Double–Blind, Placebo–Controlled, Cross–over Trial.” Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series B: Biological Sciences 270 (1529): 2147–50.

Rae, Caroline D., and Stefan Bröer. 2015. “Creatine as a Booster for Human Brain Function. How Might It Work?” Neurochemistry International 89 (October): 249–59.

Yoon, Sujung, Jieun E. Kim, Jaeuk Hwang, Tae-Suk Kim, Hee Jin Kang, Eun Namgung, Soonhyun Ban, et al. 2016. “Effects of Creatine Monohydrate Augmentation on Brain Metabolic and Network Outcome Measures in Women With Major Depressive Disorder.” Biological Psychiatry 80 (6): 439–47.

Ainsley Dean, Philip John, Gozdem Arikan, Bertram Opitz, and Annette Sterr. 2017. “Potential for Use of Creatine Supplementation Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.” Concussion (London, England) 2 (2): CNC34.

Wilkinson, Iain D., Nigel Mitchel, Simon Breivik, Pamela Greenwood, Paul D. Griffiths, Edward M. Winter, and Edwin J. R. Van Beek. 2006. “Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Cerebral White Matter in Competitive Sportsmen.” Clinical Journal of

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