Today, I am delighted to be joined by a friend and colleague, Mike Mutzel. 

Mike has a master's in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. He is a graduate of the IFM, applies functional medicine in clinical practice, and is a consultant lecturer who teaches leading-edge science in a concise format for progressive clinicians to prevent chronic diseases. 

In our discussion, Mike and I unpack the benefits of creatine monohydrate, highlighting the importance of ensuring the products we use are free of impurities. We explain how creatine monohydrate gets created, answer many listener questions, and describe current research specific to creatine monohydrate, discussing ways to support bone health, navigate dosing, and how to troubleshoot. 

This conversation with Mike Mutzel is truly invaluable, and I look forward to having him back on the podcast to dive a little deeper into the science. 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

How creatine supports energy production across muscles, the brain, and other organ systems

Why vegetarians and vegans should take creatine

What to consider when choosing high-quality creatine supplements

Dosing strategies based on diet, exercise, sleep, and individual needs

How taking creatine with electrolytes while exercising can improve absorption

Benefits of supplementing with amino acids alongside creatine for illness, recovery, or when protein intake is low

Adjusting your creatine dosage for sleep, travel, or exercise demands

How creatine supports bone and muscle health 

The value of creatine for the eyes and ears

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Creatine Research:

Creatine in Women's Health: Bridging the Gap From Menstruation Through Pregnancy to Menopause

Effects of Creatine and Resistance Training on Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women

Creatine Supplementation (3 g/d) and Bone Health in Older Women: A 2-Year, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Creatine Supplementation in Depression: A Review of Mechanisms, Efficacy, Clinical Outcomes, and Future Directions

The Effects of 8-Week Creatine Hydrochloride and Creatine Ethyl Ester Supplementation on Cognition, Clinical Outcomes, and Brain Creatine Levels in Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women (CONCRET-MENOPA): A Randomized Controlled Trial