The Thorne Podcast

Myth-busting Creatine: Uses for Brain and Brawn

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During this episode you’ll learn about:

  1. Trending wellness topics: Strength training for longevity and metabolic health [1:14]
  2. This week’s topic: Creatine’s whole-body benefits – it’s more than just muscle [3:07]
    • How creatine fuels the brain and mental performance [7:03]
    • BCAAs and Alpha-GPC: Synergistic supplements to take with creatine [9:13]
    • Misconceptions about creatine side effects [12:20]
    • Gifting wellness: Healthy gift ideas for the holiday season [16:21]
      • How to empower good health with personalized gifts [19:28]
      • Questions from the community
        • How can I avoid “bulking up” when taking creatine? [23:46]
        • Do I need creatine for lean muscle mass if I’m already taking a protein powder? [25:53]
        • Are there added benefits from flavored creatine? Can I mix creatine with coffee? [27:17]
        • How can I give a supplement to someone I care about without it coming off as judgmental? [31:12]

          • Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

          • Creatine 101: What It’s For, How to Use It, and Side Effects
          • Creatine and Brain Health
          • Creatine: Benefits for Women's Health
          • 7 Surprising Facts About Creatine
          • Mayo Clinic: Preventing Muscle Loss with Creatine
          • BCAAs vs. Creatine: Should You Take Both?
          • Essential Amino Acids vs. Branched-Chain Amino Acids
          • Alpha-GPC: How Can It Benefit Your Workout?
          • All About GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
          • Find the Perfect Gift with Thorne's Holiday Gift Guide
          • Winter Wellness Tips for Enjoying the Holiday Season

            • Products related to this episode: Creatine, Creatine – Strawberry, Creatine – Pineapple Orange, Creatine + BCAAs, Creatine + Alpha GPC, Multi-vitamins, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Daily Electrolytes, Probiotics, Memoractiv™, Amino Complex

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