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Back to EpisodesEpisode 132: The Effects of Creatine Supplements on Brain Function, Concussion, and Sports Performance with Dr Eric Rawson
Episode 132
Published 4 years, 2 months ago
Description
- Brief history of creatine and how Dr. Rawson became interested in studying the supplement
- Creatine research and early studies
- Difficulty determining levels of creatine in the brain
- Responders and non-responders
- Animal data?
- Brain injury and creatine
- Athletes and creatine
- Stigma around supplements that enhance performance
- Pre-loading dosage to protect the brain in case of injury?
- Safety profile
- What is the next big creatine-like supplement?
- Find Dr. Rawson on Twitter @EricRawsonPhD or email him at erawson@messiah.edu
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