What's the deal with creatine?
About this episode
Emily and Perry discuss the health benefits of creatine and its effects on muscles and the brain.
This week, Emily and Perry tackle creatine, a beloved amino acid derivative with surprisingly robust health properties. What is it actually doing to our muscles, and our brain? Pop a gummy, or stir in some powder, and find out. Plus: Casey Means might be out for Surgeon General, stem cells don't help heart attacks, and just how much sugar intake affects your kids. Submit a question for our weekly mailbag at wellnessactually.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Emily Oster, Perry Wilson
Topics covered
- creatine
- health properties
- muscle health
- brain health
- sugar intake
- stem cells
- heart health
Keywords
- creatine
- health properties
- muscles
- brain
- sugar intake
- stem cells
- heart attacks
- Casey Means
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Surgeon General
Products: creatine, stem cells
Places: heart attacks, sugar intake, kids
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