Creatine: The Secret to Longevity and Brain Health | Ep

🔹 About This Episode
Think creatine is just for athletes? Think again! In Episode #240 of our podcast, we uncover the surprising benefits of creatine beyond muscle building. This powerful compound can significantly improve various aspects of your health, including brain health, bone density, and even DNA protection. Whether you're an athlete, a health enthusiast, or someone interested in longevity, this episode is packed with valuable information that you won't want to miss.
🔹 What you will learn:
→ The surprising health benefits of creatine beyond muscle building, including brain health and DNA protection.
→ How to properly supplement with creatine for maximum benefits and optimal health.
→ Addressing common concerns and myths about creatine supplementation, such as kidney health and hair loss.
🔹 What I discuss:
2:24 How to supplement with creatine
4:47 How creatine works in the mitochondria
7:11 Creatine's benefits for muscle, including satellite cell activation and heat tolerance
9:34 Creatine's benefits for bone health and remodeling
11:59 Creatine's neuroprotective effects and cognitive benefits, especially for older adults
14:25 Creatine's potential benefits for depression, diabetes, and cardiac insufficiency
16:24 Creatine's role in protecting mitochondrial DNA from damage
21:00 Concerns about creatine supplementation, including kidney health, hair loss, and cancer
25:43 Recommendations for creatine supplements and how to incorporate them into your routine
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[@tompiccirilli1511]

Another amazing episode explaining all the benefits of creatine. Most of these I didn’t know about. Thanks Nat!

[@erwinrogers9470]

Great information👍

[@michael-qp9xd]

Hello - good summary. U mention hair loss as maybe potential side effect. And only a worry for those with typical pattern loss. But that then is more than half the male population. Yes side effect of hair loss based on few studies but still maybe some loss so not good news for creatine as hair loss not wanted by both men and women. Please when said not big concern for most - how determined? Up to half of men will experience some form of male-pattern baldness by 50, and still more after that. Though our genetics and hormones play major roles in hair loss, the exact mechanisms aren’t fully understood, which is why treatments to stem and reverse it remain imperfect, said Dr. Arash Mostaghimi, vice chair of clinical trials and innovation in the dermatology department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

[@caddygirl4ever]

Great content! Thanks for explaining this topic so simply. Do you have to take creatine with food?

[@AmandaGuglionni]

Great video🎉

[@sncnutrition7118]

Great video 💪💊

[@erwinrogers9470]

Love it🔥👏

[@melissasnyder5155]

You didn't mention anything about the different types of creatine. I couldn't tolerate creatine monohydrate. I switched to HCl and seen great effects. Are all the studies done with monohydrate? What are the differences?

[@pat557]

I take my creatine w my coffee 😮

[@erwinrogers9470]

How does, creatine, compare to protein?

[@Viertelfranzose]

When comparing creatine and protein, it's important to understand that they serve different functions in the body and are used for different purposes in fitness and nutrition: ### Creatine 1. **Function**: - Creatine is a compound that helps produce energy in your muscles. It is stored in the form of phosphocreatine and used to regenerate ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary energy carrier in cells. 2. **Supplementation**: - Often taken as a supplement to enhance athletic performance, especially in high-intensity, short-duration activities like weightlifting or sprinting. 3. **Benefits**: - Increases muscle mass and strength. - Improves performance in high-intensity exercise. - May have cognitive benefits and support brain health. 4. **Sources**: - Naturally found in small amounts in foods like red meat and fish. - Commonly taken in synthetic form as a powder or pill. ### Protein 1. **Function**: - Protein is a macronutrient essential for building and repairing tissues, including muscles. It is made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of the body's cells and tissues. 2. **Supplementation**: - Commonly consumed to support muscle growth, recovery, and overall health. Protein supplements come in various forms, such as whey, casein, soy, and plant-based proteins. 3. **Benefits**: - Facilitates muscle repair and growth. - Supports immune function. - Helps in the production of enzymes and hormones. 4. **Sources**: - Found in a variety of foods including meat, dairy products, legumes, nuts, and seeds. - Available in supplement form like protein powders, bars, and shakes. ### Key Differences 1. **Role in Exercise**: - **Creatine**: Enhances short-term energy production and high-intensity performance. - **Protein**: Supports muscle repair and growth, and overall recovery. 2. **Usage Timing**: - **Creatine**: Typically loaded over a period or taken daily to maintain elevated muscle creatine levels. - **Protein**: Often consumed post-workout to aid in muscle recovery and growth, but also important throughout the day to meet daily protein needs. 3. **Mechanism**: - **Creatine**: Works by increasing the availability of ATP in muscles. - **Protein**: Provides the necessary amino acids for protein synthesis and muscle repair. ### Conclusion While both creatine and protein are beneficial for those involved in fitness and bodybuilding, they are not interchangeable and serve distinct roles. Athletes and individuals looking to improve their physical performance and muscle health often use both supplements in tandem to maximize their results.

[@erwinrogers9470]

​@@ViertelfranzoseGreat explanation/Thank you, for sharing👏