Why 5g of Creatine Isn’t Enough for Your Brain

madman · Dec 30, 2025

Dr. Darren Candow

* 3-5 g is great for muscle

* 8-10/8-12 g is good for bone

* I think the sweet spot is 10 g for the whole body

Join Dr. Altamash Raja and Dr. Darsh Shah on Medicine Redefined as they introduce Dr. Darren Candow, a leading researcher on creatine supplementation. The episode dives into the benefits of creatine, not just for muscle performance, but also for brain health, bone density, and cardiovascular health. Addressing myths and misconceptions, the conversation highlights creatine's potential role in cognitive function, aging, cancer prevention, and post-concussion recovery.

madman · Dec 30, 2025

Thread 'THE MYOCENTRIC VIEW OF CREATINE SUPPLEMENTATION MAY BE INCOMPLETE: BRAIN, BONE, HEART, IMMUNE SYSTEM?'

Dec 14, 2025

By THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SPORTS NUTRITION FEATURING JOSE ANTONIO, ANTHONY RICCI, DARREN CANDOW

The Myocentric View of Creatine is Incomplete

A video from Jose Antonio, Anthony Ricci, and Darren Candow (as part of The International Society of Sports Nutrition), posted on Nov 28, 2025.

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Prof. Darren Candow, PhD (University of Regina, Canada), an internationally expert in the field of creatine research.

Dr. Candow is a professor specializing in exercise physiology, nutrition, and aging. He supervises the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory, where the primary research objectives focus on developing effective lifestyle interventions involving nutrition...