If You Are 40 and Not Taking Creatine You Are Already Behind — Here Is Why | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #486
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Dr. G discusses the importance of creatine supplementation for men over 40 and its benefits for muscle and brain health.
→ Get My Brand Masterlist: https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Episode Description If you are a man over 40 and you are not taking creatine, you are aging with one hand behind your back. Between 40 and 60, men lose 3 to 8% of their muscle mass per decade. After 60, that rate accelerates. Brain creatine levels decline with age. Bone density goes down. And the body's ability to synthesize creatine on its own decreases too. Meanwhile, creatine remains one of the most researched, most affordable, and safest supplements in existence and most men over 40 either aren't taking it or are taking it wrong. Dr. G breaks down exactly what the research says, what dose actually works for your brain versus your muscles, and what to look for before you buy. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why 5 grams a day saturates your muscles but does almost nothing for your brain, and what the emerging research says about the dose you actually need for cognitive protection, focus, and sleep deprivation recovery • How creatine supports bone mineral density, mitochondrial stability, and antioxidant defense at the cellular level, not just muscle size • Exactly what form to buy, what…
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