The Stronger By Science Podcast

Creatine, Genetics, and Dr. Peter Fitschen

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May 9, 2019

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The First Episode of Stronger by Science Podcast - Greg Knuckles

Millennial Millennials Don't Believe in Trying Too Hard

Greg, You're Going to Say Something That's Egregiously Offensive. I Don't Mean It.

The Fitness Podcast

Are You Terrorized at the Prospect of Going Bald?

Why Do They Keep Doing This?

Creatine and Hair Loss

Is There a Weight Loss Miracle Cure?

Is There a Link Between Creatine and Hair Loss?

Hair Loss Research

The Hair Loss Literature Is Ridiculous, Right?

Is There a Difference Between a Scientific Journal Article and a Website Article?

Is Caffeine Boosting Performance?

What's the Difference Between a 400 Milligram Serving of Caffeine and a Cup of Coffee?

Is There a Connection Between Caffeine and Creatine?

Supplement Research - Is That Really the Case?

Do You Know Your Genetic Predisposition to Caffeine?

Genetics Based Expectations Affect Your Physiology

Is Your ACTN3 Gene Bad?

Direct Consumer Genetic Testing Is a Waste of Time and Money

Are You Talking About the Aerial Study?

The Steroidal Steroid Study

The HMB Study Findings Are Not Controversy

01:03:27 • 2min

The Interview With Tens of Thousands

01:05:11 • 2min

I'm Not Jewish to Invite Someone Into Your Home to Participate in Something Like That

01:06:56 • 2min

Exercise Science Skeptics Are There?

01:09:00 • 2min

Crystal Story in Asheville

01:10:45 • 2min

The Crystal Subculture of Kinesiology

01:12:26 • 2min

You Can't Trust Women. That's a Joke.

01:13:57 • 2min

The Ultimate Bodybuilding Podcast - Peter Fitchin

01:15:46 • 2min

NGA Pro Bodybuilder Interview

01:17:24 • 2min

How Did You Guys Blow This This Bad?

01:19:34 • 3min

Is HMB a Good Supplement for Strength Athletes?

01:22:52 • 2min

01:25:18 • 2min

Is Blood Flow Restricted Training a Good Thing for Bodybuilders?

01:26:51 • 5min

The Risk of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Injured Athletes

01:31:23 • 3min

What's Your Ambition to Be a Bodybuilder?

01:34:21 • 4min

Bodybuilding Focused Bodybuilding

01:38:48 • 2min

Do You Know When You're Adding Carbs?

01:40:57 • 3min

The Science of Backloading and Carbon Takes

01:43:54 • 3min

Do You Work With Any Strength and Power Athletes Weight Lifters Power Lifters Anything Like That?

01:47:23 • 2min

Do You Use a Water Cut Before a Meat in a Bodybuilder?

01:49:06 • 2min

Can I Drop Eight Pounds in the Last Week Before a Powerlifting Competition?

01:51:33 • 2min

I'm Not Putting That Blame on You but You Can't Lose Weights

01:53:41 • 2min

Bodybuilding Book Review - Cliff Wilson's New Book

01:55:31 • 2min

Bodybuilding Research - Is Your Bodybuilding Book a Good Book?

01:57:07 • 2min

Book Review - The Ideal Man

01:58:58 • 2min

You Know When I Got My PhD I Decided to Work in a Bathrobe and Slippers Everyday

02:00:55 • 2min

I've Had a Very Good Time and I'm Glad to Have You on the Podcast

02:02:37 • 2min

Maryland Sports Fans - The Only Sports Book in Frederick

02:04:09 • 2min

Outline and Timestamps

0:00:00 Preview of today’s topics

0:01:15 Introductions

0:02:38 Format of the podcast and (low) expectations

0:10:59 Discussion on the link between creatine and hair loss

0:17:48 Summary of study linking creatine to hair loss

0:24:16 Does an increase in DHT necessarily mean more rapid hair loss? And how does this relate to anabolic steroids and hair loss?

0:26:28 Interesting theories from the hair loss literature

0:31:40 The interaction between caffeine and creatine, and gastrointestinal discomfort associated with creatine supplementation

0:38:45 How do combinations of dietary supplements work when consumed together?

0:42:55 How do your genes, and even just knowing about your genes, affect your performance and physiology?

0:49:18 Which makes a bigger difference: your actual genes, or your perception of your genetic predisposition? Is direct-to-consumer genetic testing a good idea for determining your athletic potential?

0:57:26 How strong do people get when they think they’re on steroids, but actually aren’t?

1:06:06 In the first (and final) installment of “Eric’s Seder Stories,” we discuss how gems and crystals relate to exercise science

1:16:17 Interview with Dr. Peter Fitschen begins. Peter shares his background in research and bodybuilding

1:18:52 Peter gets reprimanded for shamelessly shilling his new book

1:19:50 Peter’s research on HMB supplementation

1:26:01 Peter’s research on blood flow restricted training

1:35:20 Peter’s research on bodybuilding contest preparation

1:38:17 “Peak week” approaches for bodybuilding

1:47:55 Making weight for strength sports

1:55:04 Peter’s new book on training and nutrition for bodybuilding

Links

Eric's article: Not Another Boring Creatine Guide: Answers to FAQs and Lesser-Known Benefits

Greg's article: Genetics-Based Expectations Affect Your Physiology

Peter's book: Bodybuilding: The Complete Contest Preparation Handbook

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