Creatine has long been associated with gym culture, but it’s now trending far beyond strength training, appearing across social media, women’s health spaces, and everyday wellness conversations. 

Despite its popularity, the evidence is often misrepresented or overhyped, particularly around muscle gain, cognitive benefits, and mood, leaving both the public and clinicians to navigate a lot of mixed messages.

In this episode, we explore where creatine is strongly supported by evidence, where claims remain uncertain, and how dietitians can provide clear, practical guidance.
Joining me today is Dr Linia Patel, registered dietitian specialising in women’s health and population nutrition, and Nigel Mitchell, registered dietitian and performance nutrition specialist, who bring their distinct perspectives to this evidence-led discussion on creatine and responsible supplementation.
Linia Patel is an award-winning Women’s Health Dietitian, Performance Nutritionist, and Public Health Researcher with over 20 years of experience spanning sports nutrition, clinical practice, corporate wellness and public health. Author of the best-selling book Food for Menopause and new book Life After Weight loss Medications Linia has worked across diverse settings—from highperformance sport to NHS-commissioned weight management services—translating science into practical strategies that improve wellbeing and long-term health outcomes.
Nigel Mitchell is a Dietitian who has worked in clinical and elite sport nutrition for over 30 years. 
Across his career, he has supported more than 30 Olympic and Paralympic medallists, world champion athletes, triathletes, and Tour de France champions. He led the nutrition strategy for Team Sky in 2009 and provided nutritional support during Bradley Wiggins’ 2012 Tour de France win, as well as supporting British Cycling at the London 2012 Olympics and athletes at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. He currently holds an academic position at Leeds Beckett University, a visiting position at Arizona State University, and serves as Clinical and Technical Lead for the UK Sports Institute, as well as Head of Nutrition for British Athletics and the British Sailing Team.

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