creatine

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Darren Candow, Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, to take a deep dive into one of the most researched supplements available: creatine. We discuss what creatine is, who can benefit from taking it, and why...

What is creatine really doing to your brain? Top Creatine Researcher Dr Darren Candow reveals why 5g won’t reach your brain, how creatine may reverse sleep deprivation, and the 5 myths stopping millions from taking it! Dr Darren Candow is a professor and Director of the Ageing Muscle and Bone...

Curated By Nelson Vergel | ExcelMale.com | Updated June 2026 If you're on testosterone replacement therapy and not supplementing with creatine, you may be leaving significant gains behind -- not just in the gym, but for your bones, your brain, and possibly your reproductive health. Most men...

07:17 Top Supplements Today 08:23 NAD Hype vs Evidence 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...

* There is evidence that CrS increases brain creatine, but this response may be dose and/or duration dependent. CrS provides some benefits during acute periods of metabolic stress such as sleep deprivation, mental fatigue, and hypoxia. Emerging clinical data also suggest potential therapeutic...

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Don't miss this expert interview between Kelsy Vick and Dr. Stacey Ellery (Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Australia) regarding creatine supplementation and women’s health. Dr. Ellery is a pregnancy physiologist whose research focuses on cellular energy metabolism, maternal nutrition, and...

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Dr. Darren Candow * 3-5 g is great for muscle * 8-10/8-12 g is good for bone * I think the sweet spot is 10 g for the whole body Join Dr. Altamash Raja and Dr. Darsh Shah on Medicine Redefined as they introduce Dr. Darren Candow, a leading researcher on creatine supplementation. The...

By THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SPORTS NUTRITION FEATURING JOSE ANTONIO, ANTHONY RICCI, DARREN CANDOW https://www.vumedi.com/video/the-myocentric-view-of-creatine-is-incomplete/ Prof. Darren Candow, PhD (University of Regina, Canada), an internationally expert in the field of creatine research...

The Creatine Conference 2025 is honored to welcome Prof. Darren Candow, PhD (University of Regina, Canada), an internationally expert in the field of creatine research. In this keynote, Dr. Candow presents the latest research on creatine supplementation in older adults, focusing on its benefits...

Read the full article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Kreider, R. B., Gonzalez, D. E., Hines, K., Gil, A., & Bonilla, D. A. (2025). Safety of creatine supplementation: analysis of the prevalence of reported side effects in clinical trials and adverse event reports. Journal of the International Society of Sports...

This article outlines a comprehensive strategy for optimizing fat loss and muscle preservation, primarily discussed within the context of an online forum dedicated to men's health, ExcelMale.com. The core of the strategy involves a multi-faceted approach combining specific pharmacotherapies...

Study article link: Does creatine cause hair loss? A 12-week randomized controlled trial - PMC Background and Purpose Creatine is a popular supplement known for enhancing muscle strength and lean mass. Despite its benefits, concerns have circulated that creatine may promote hair loss by...

* Overall, based on our current study and the majority of the evidence, creatine does not influence testosterone (free or total) and DHT ABSTRACT Background Creatine is a widely used ergogenic aid that enhances muscle strength and lean mass. However, concerns have been raised about...

ABSTRACT Creatine monohydrate supplementation (CrM) is a safe and effective intervention for improving certain aspects of sport, exercise performance, and health across the lifespan. Despite its evidence-based pedigree, several questions and misconceptions about CrM remain. To initially address...

Abstract Background/Objectives Sports supplements have become popular among fitness enthusiasts for enhancing the adaptive response to exercise. This review analyzes five of the most effective ergogenic aids: creatine, beta-alanine, nitrates, caffeine, and protein. Methods We conducted a...

Interested in learning how Creatine improves women's lives in various aspects? Watch this incredible talk by Prof. Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, from High Performance Nutrition, LLC. This presentation was part of the 1st Chilean Symposium "Creatine for Health," led by DBSS in Santiago de Chile. The...

Don't miss out this talk on "Creatine (+RT) and Sarcopenia" by Prof. Scott Forbes, PhD from Brandon University, Canada. This presentation was part of the 1st Chilean Symposium "Creatine for Health," led by DBSS in Santiago de Chile. The symposium took place during the 1st SOCHIKIMET Conference...

Total creatine concentration in the skeletal muscle and brain of long COVID patients were significantly lower when compared to the reference value. Will supplementing with creatine help restore these levels, thus reducing long Covid 19? We found that long COVID population is characterized by...

So my question is basically does one on trt who has an elevated H&H hematocrit and hemoglobin around 54 and 18 and habitually works out with weights 4/5 days a week want to use creatine without causing any side effects . I know creatine does a lot of wonderful things like increase atp and...

This is a meta-analysis so quite a few studies were combines. The authors found that creatine supplementation showed a beneficial effect for hypertrophy when compared to placebo. However, the size of the benefit was relatively small (0.11). The data showed similar improvements for both the...

Just a heads up and probably a bit of "Bro Science." I started taking 5 grams of creatine several months back. It was symptom and problem free and I got great results from it. However, in a recent blood test, my hematocrit went from 46 (where it's been for years) to 51, and my kidney function...

Whey protein after only one scoop causes muscle pain and aching shortly after consuming it. I stopped the whey protein several weeks earlier and upon restarting it, a few hours later, the muscle pain and aches returned and the pain gets worse if I continue consuming one scoop whey protein per...

Creatine supplementation shows potential benefits for brain health and function, particularly in aging adults and during metabolic stress. It improves cognition, memory, and health outcomes associated with conditions like muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety...

Supplementing with creatine is very popular amongst athletes and exercising individuals for improving muscle mass, performance, and recovery. In this great talk, Prof. Jose Antonio, Ph.D. (Nova Southeastern University, USA), Prof. Scott Forbes, Ph.D. (Brandon University, Canada), and Prof...

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I feel lightheaded right after consuming creatine and protein powder which is continuing for several hours. I just finished my loading doses (1 g each 4x daily) for the creatine. I also have never consumed three measure scoops of protein powder in one day. Urination is normal. This was my...