Jun 7, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, we explore the fascinating world of creatine supplementation and its impact on both physical and mental performance. Discover the latest scientific evidence on creatine's potential benefits beyond just traditional strength training and muscle mass. We also delve into the therapeutic role of creatine in muscle and its potential benefits to brain health, helping with sleep deprivation & even the management of neurological disorders and depression.
Key Highlights
- What is creatine?
- Who should supplement with creatine the most?
- Strength, muscle size & performance
- Negative interactions of creatine with caffeine and alcohol
- How much creatine should you take and other proven effective doses
- How creatine boosts mental performance and cognition
- How creatine decreases mental fatigue
- Creatine and anti-aging
- How creatine helps sleep deprivation, cortisol & melatonin
- Creatine's effect on the central nervous system and CNS disorders
- Neuroplasticity and improved brain health
Episode resources:
- FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at DrinkLMNT.com/everforward
- Save 20% on Recharge, Chase's preferred creatine from Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD
- Save 20% on The Good multi-function evening serum from Caldera Lab with code CHASE20
- Mayo Clinic
- Creatine supplementation, sleep deprivation, cortisol, melatonin and behavior - Journal of Physiology & Behavior
- Effects of creatine on mental fatigue - Journal of Neuroscience Research
- Creatine supplementation and brain health - Nutrients journal
- The possible beneficial effects of creatine for the management of depression - Progress in neuropharmacology and biological psychiatry