About this episode

Dr. Mike T Nelson interviews Dr. Darren Candow about the research on creatine and its effects on muscle, brain health, and longevity.

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with creatine researcher Dr. Darren Candow from the University of Regina to break down what the research actually says about creatine for muscle, performance, and body composition—plus the newer interest in brain health, aging, and longevity. We dig into practical dosing (including higher-dose ideas for bone and brain), why timing probably doesn’t matter much, and what the data shows on safety, side effects, and common myths like hair loss. We also talk about creatine in special contexts like sleep deprivation, jet lag, concussion/TBI potential, and vegan or low-creatine diets, along with how caffeine might (or might not) interfere. If you want an evidence-based, real-world guide to creatine, this one’s for you.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Mike T Nelson

Guest: Dr. Darren Candow

Topics covered

• creatine
• muscle health
• brain health
• longevity
• dosing
• safety
• nutrition

Keywords

• creatine
• muscle performance
• brain health
• dosing
• safety
• myths
• caffeine
• vegan diets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Regina

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