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FoundMyFitness · March 31, 2025 · 1h 54m

#100 The Optimal Creatine Protocol for Strength, Brain, and Longevity | Darren Candow, PhD

Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Show Notes

Dr. Darren Candow, a leading creatine researcher, joins Rhonda Patrick to explore creatine's wide-ranging benefits beyond muscle—from bone health to brain protection. They discuss why the standard 5 g dose might be too low for therapeutic effects and how higher intakes (10–25 g) can improve cognitive resilience under sleep deprivation and possibly protect against neurodegenerative diseases. The conversation covers sex differences, plant-based advantage, and creatine’s anti-catabolic and recovery properties.

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Creatine as a Brain Neuroprotectant00:38:52
Supplemental creatine buffers the brain against stress, sleep deprivation, and aging-related cognitive decline.
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Highlights

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Creatine Enhances Explosive Power and Recovery Between High-Intensity Efforts00:06:04
Creatine boosts ATP resynthesis, improving explosive performance and shortening recovery between sets.
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Sex Differences in Creatine Response Persist00:17:16
Men and women may respond differently to creatine supplementation.
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Creatine Promotes Bone Formation and Fracture Resistance00:27:48
Creatine stimulates osteoblast activity and may reduce hip fracture risk even without exercise.
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5 Grams per Day May Be Insufficient for Non-Muscle Tissues00:25:57
The conventional 5 g dose saturates muscle, but brain and bone may require 10–25 g for therapeutic effects.
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Vegetarians and Vegans Benefit Disproportionately from Creatine00:21:05
Plant-based eaters have lower baseline creatine stores and therefore experience larger performance and cognitive gains from supplementation.
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