Unpacking Creatine Monohydrate with Dr Darren Candow

About this episode

Dr. Darren Candow discusses the benefits and research surrounding creatine monohydrate for health and performance.

In this episode of the Pillar Performance Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Darren Candow, a renowned expert in exercise science and nutrition. As a Professor at the University of Regina and leader of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory, Dr. Candow’s research focuses on improving musculoskeletal health through exercise and nutrition. With over 70 peer-reviewed papers on creatine, he shares his extensive knowledge on its benefits for athletic performance, aging, and overall health. Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of Creatine Research 03:01 Understanding Creatine: Production and Benefits 05:47 Creatine and Exercise: The Synergistic Effect 09:09 Creatine's Role in Bone Health 11:55 Creatine for Aging and Longevity 14:56 Creatine in Endurance Sports 18:10 Dosing Strategies for Creatine 20:58 The Impact of Creatine on Performance 24:02 Timing and Synergy with Other Nutrients 30:25 Caffeine and Creatine: A Tug of War 32:36 Understanding Creatine: Forms and Efficacy 35:12 Creatine for Children: Myths and Benefits 37:37 Creatine in Pregnancy: Emerging Research 41:20 Gender Differences in Creatine Response 44:22 Creatine for the Elderly: Addressing Sarcopenia 46:48 Cycling Creatine: Is It…

People in this episode

Hosts: PILLAR Performance, Dr Dan Plews

Guest: Dr. Darren Candow

Topics covered

• creatine
• athletic performance
• aging
• musculoskeletal health
• nutrition
• exercise science

Keywords

• creatine
• exercise
• nutrition
• muscle health
• aging
• performance
• supplements

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Regina

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