Unlocking Cognitive Potential: How Creatine Impacts Brain Health with Dr. Scott Forbes PhD

Shallow is joined by Dr. Scott Forbes who discusses his research on creatine supplementation. He explains the benefits of creatine on muscle, bone, and brain health, as well as its impact on cognitive function and athletic performance.
The conversation covers topics such as dosing, timing, and the effects of creatine on different populations. Dr. Forbes also discusses the future of creatine research, including its potential use in treating brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.
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0:00 Introduction
3:18 Creatine Supplementation
6:37 Doses and Timing
9:29 Metabolic Effects and Safety
16:07 Creatine on Brain Health
21:52 Future Research on Creatine
25:12 False Claims of Super Creatine
29:55 Creatine in Energy Drinks & Caffeine
36:11 Creatine's Benefits for Muscle, Bone, and Brain
37:17 Creatine & Sports

[@Necrosis88]

Great video, Doc. I would like to see some studies in the future on Night shift workers and creatine monohydrate. That would be a great idea for further research considering how sleep deprivation affects night shift workers especially us working in the health care department. All the best!

[@ADAMWELLS1990]

Awesome episode!

[@tylerk7577]

Really informative episode!

[@Optimization_Coach]

Been playing Ice hockey for 40+ years and now at 60, I can say that creatine was the one supplement that actually benefited my recovery between shifts. Game changer for sure.

[@marianray309]

I am confused. You are saying Creatine is amazing for energy, muscles, bones, brain, yet you said it has minimum effect unless you are exercising heavily. Is that correct? Did I misunderstand?

[@The-Contractor]

"Heavily" is not really the correct word. Intensity is key.

[@FutureLaugh]

no comments on the creatine increased connection to cancer?

[@Smackbox]

Seems mixed

[@FutureLaugh]

@@Smackbox if the reviews for McDonalds was your hair falling out and getting cancer, but other reviews said it was delicious- would you still eat there?

[@Smackbox]

@@FutureLaugh Red herring

[@matthewj9832]

Can a young child drinking? If she’s not hungry I’ll add a bit of “ Chocolate milk” to her fairlife milk for protein, what about a gram or two of creatine

[@lmao4982]

wtf no dont

[@chrisgiles5653]

J Sleep Res. 2017 June ; 26(3): 377-385. doi:10.1111/jsr.12523.
"Creatine-supplementation reduces sleep need and homeostatic sleep pressure in rats"
CS significantly decreased total sleep time and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep during the light (inactive) but not during the dark (active) period.