Topics covered in this episode:

• What creatine is and what it does in the body
• How much creatine athletes need and when to supplement
• What types of activity are enhanced by high levels of creatine in the muscles
• Creatine's influence on the brain: cognition and concussion recovery 
• Drawbacks to creatine supplementation
• Creatine for vegan and vegetarian athletes
• Importance of creatine + strength training for older athletes 

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Guest: Nicole Rubenstein
Nicole's bio from racersedgenutrition.com: "My interest in nutrition started long before I became a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist. Growing up I was a snowboard racer on the U.S. Junior National Team and traveled the world to compete. When I left racing in 2001 I shifted my focus to nutrition and helping others. My career began in 2006 after completing my B.S. in Nutrition from Cornell University and my dietetic internship at New York Presbyterian. My foundation was diverse, working in a variety of clinical nutrition settings, a top sports nutrition practice in Manhattan, and running a private practice on Long Island. I relocated to Colorado in 2010 to continue my career and advance my skills as a sports dietitian. I enjoy working with complex sport nutrition cases (athletes with medical conditions) as well as recreational and elite athletes looking to improve performance or change body composition. I love planning my own sport nutrition too, which has been essential for strength and conditioning to stay strong and healthy during mountain bike season."

Education and Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Cornell University 
• Master's degree in Sport Nutrition, University of Colorado
• Dietetic Internship, New York Presbyterian/Weil Cornell and Columbia Medical Centers
• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDCES)

Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

Links

•  Common Questions: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-021-00412-w
• Long Term Use: 
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1915
  • Section 3.4 = cycling performance implications

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