About this episode

This episode features Dr. Eric S. Rawson discussing the science behind creatine and its effects on muscle and cognitive function.

From muscle growth to a treatment for Alzheimers, creatine has been touted as the 'King of Supplements'. But what does the science say about one of the most researched products in sport? Enter Dr Eric S. Rawson, Chair and Professor of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, who has spent two decades studying the effects of creatine on the brain and muscle. In this in-depth interview, Rawson breaks down the long history of creatine research, how it works, who it works best for, and the latest research into its cognitive benefits. Rawson has been an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) since 1996, has served on the ACSM Board of Trustees and is a Fellow of the ACSM (FACSM). Dr Rawson has delivered more than 180 professional presentations, is co-editor of the text Nutrition for Elite Athletes , co-author of Nutrition for Health Fitness and Spo rt, and has authored/co-authored numerous articles and book chapters. His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and various foundations. SHOW NOTES Rawson was involved in the IOC consensus papers on supplementation. Here is the latest…

People in this episode

Hosts: Professor Ross Tucker, Mike Finch

Guest: Dr Eric S. Rawson

Topics covered

• creatine
• supplements
• muscle growth
• cognitive benefits
• sports science

Keywords

• creatine
• supplements
• muscle growth
• cognitive benefits
• sports nutrition
• exercise science
• research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Messiah University, American College of Sports Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Books & works: Nutrition for Elite Athletes, Nutrition for Health Fitness and Sport

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