The Deep Dive Lab: Unraveling Materials Science

What Does Creatine Really Do to Your Body? A Science-Based Perspective 🧬


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Creatine isn’t just a “gym supplement.” 💥
With over 500 controlled studies, creatine monohydrate is one of the most rigorously researched supplements in health and exercise science.

In this episode, we examine creatine through a physiology-first lens:
🧠 How creatine supports brain energy, especially during sleep deprivation
💪 Why the standard 5 g/day dose may increase water content without true muscle growth
🌱 Why vegetarians and vegans often respond more strongly to creatine
❌ The science behind long-standing myths about kidney damage, dehydration, and hair loss

From muscle to brain, from short-term performance to long-term health, creatine is being redefined as a whole-body bioenergetic tool, not just a bodybuilding aid.

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The Deep Dive Lab: Unraveling Materials ScienceBy Son Hoang