Nutritional Revolution Podcast · Kyla Channell, MSc Nutrition & Human Performance

Beyond the Gym: How Creatine Fuels Muscle, Mind & Resilience with Dr. Scott Forbes

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Rugby players took some creatine in the morning after a poor sleep, and it completely negated the sleep deprivation effect on their passing accuracy.

Sports nutritionist Kyla Chanel interviews creatine researcher Dr. Scott Forbes about creatine's effects beyond muscle, particularly on brain function. Key findings include creatine's ability to completely negate sleep deprivation effects on cognitive performance, improve memory in older adults, and potentially benefit athletes in hypoxic conditions, with discussion of dosing protocols and blood-brain barrier challenges.

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