Everything You Need to Know about Creatine With Dr. Darren Candow

Dr. Darren Candow, a professor in the faculty of kinesiology and health studies at the University of Regina in Canada, delivers an in-depth discussion about creatine. He discusses its benefits, addresses common misconceptions, and highlights the supplement’s effects on athletes, young adults, elderly, and clinical populations. He also addresses concerns such as weight gain, kidney stress, and issues with combining creatine and caffeine. He dispels myths about creatine causing baldness and 'man boobs', and also emphasizes on ways to incorporate creatine into a regular diet, especially for vegans and vegetarians. Towards the end of the conversation, he delves into recent research that shows creatine can have cognitive benefits and potential gains for those experiencing metabolic stress. Darren Candow (@dr.darrencandow) • Instagram photos and videos Darren CANDOW | University of Regina, Regina | Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies | Research profile Creatine and pregnancy – what you need to know Topics discussed in this episode : 00:33 Who's Dr. Darren Candle? 02:47 What is creatine? 04:21 Why are females so hesitant to take creatine? 08:27 How does Dr. Candow advise people to start taking creatine? 16:48 What are some of the other benefits in taking creatine? 22:15 What are the different types of creatine that are sold? 26:13 What are the newer cognitive benefits of creatine? 28:28 Does it matter when I take creatine? 31:50 Should vegans or vegetarians change their dosage of creatine? 32:29 Should you cycle creatine? My Community BeStrong doesn’t just provide Training programs but NOW includes MEAL PLANNING!!! Making it easier than ever to hit your goals!!! JOIN HERE Membership gives you access to…. Training App with dozens of programs to choose from. MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes! Courses : Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully Eat How to set up a Fat Loss plan Setting up your Muscle building phase. Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals $500 worth in give aways monthly Monthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be. December - Fitness Flexibility - How to Stay Present with family and Your fitness Goals January - Becoming the master of protein bi Weekly Lives Upload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!