Nutrition Nutz, with Philip Pappas Ph.D.

2025 EP 2 From Creatine to Collagen: Real-World Nutrition That Fuels Performance and Aging Well with Bill Palet


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What if creatine wasn’t just for gym rats but a quiet powerhouse for everyday energy, better recovery, and even cognitive support? We sat down with a veteran of the natural products industry to map out a smarter approach to supplements—one rooted in rigorous manufacturing, targeted formulas, and practical dosing that fits real life. From the lab to your water bottle, we connect the dots between ATP production, hydration, nutrient bioavailability, and connective tissue repair so you can feel stronger, last longer, and think clearer.

We start with creatine’s second act: beyond performance into aging well, neurological support, and daily stamina—plus clear dosing for adults and how practitioners think about use in adolescents. Then we unpack an all-in-one pre/during/post workout formula: citrulline malate and beetroot for blood flow, beta-alanine/carnosine dynamics for fatigue resistance, clean stimulants for stable focus, and electrolytes to speed recovery. Add protein and you’ve got a simple stack that actually works, with carnitine and ubiquinol CoQ10 as powerful additions for cardiovascular health and mitochondrial output.

Heart health gets its own spotlight with CoQ10—why production drops with age, how ubiquinol supports high-output organs, and why many clinicians pair it with statins to reduce muscle aches and support ATP. We go deep on hydration and electrolytes as the foundation most people are missing, especially seniors and active adults, and then zoom into magnesium: glycinate for gentle, highly bioavailable calm and sleep; citrate for easy, on-the-go mixing. Finally, we explore collagen peptides across Types I–III (and more) for joints, tendons, skin elasticity, gut lining integrity, and even elastin support in lung tissue—an often-overlooked benefit for breathing ease and recovery when paired with hydration and antioxidant amino acids.

If you want fewer jars and better results, this conversation is your blueprint. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves smart health hacks, and leave a review telling us which stack you’re trying first.

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