5 reasons to supplement with Creatine | Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc

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Simon Hill

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education

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🗓️ 19 December 2024

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Episode #344. Creatine isn’t just for athletes – it’s a powerhouse supplement that benefits people of all ages and activity levels. Join me to unpack the science behind creatine and explore five evidence-based reasons why it could play a vital role in improving your health and performance. You’ll learn how creatine supports muscle strength, endurance, brain function, and even bone health. I’ll also break down dosing guidelines, clear up common misconceptions, and explore how this safe, well-studied supplement could be a game-changer for your health and performance. Specifically, we discuss: Introduction to Creatine: The Supplement Everyone Should Consider (00:00) What is Creatine? Basics, Benefits, and Origins Explained (00:56) Strength & Muscle Mass: How Creatine Amplifies Gains (03:22) Endurance & Recovery: Boost Performance with Creatine (09:24) Osteoarthritis Relief: Creatine for Joint Health and Mobility (12:56) Brain Health & Cognition: How Creatine Enhances Mental Performance (15:29) Bone Health: Strengthen Your Bones with Creatine (22:23) Choosing the Best Creatine: Types, Quality, and Recommendations (24:25) Creatine Dosage: How Much to Take for Optimal Results (28:31) Conclusion: Unlock the Full Potential of Creatine (31:08) This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. Eimele Eimele Essential 8 is a comprehensive multivitamin that is scientifically formulated to complement your plant-rich diet, increase and sustain your energy, and support the immune system, as well as heart and brain health. Follow this link for 20% off one-time purchases and subscriptions. Momentous My go-to supplement brand for protein and creatine is Momentous. Get 20% off your first purchase by using the code LIVINGPROOF at checkout at livemomentous.com. WHOOP Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on join.whoop.com/simon. Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide Download my complimentary Two-Week Meal Plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book

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0:00.0	When it comes to supplements only a select few make my must-have list, and at the very top of that list is creatine.
0:07.7	But here's the thing. Creatine isn't just for bodybuilders or gym enthusiasts. It's really a game changer for almost everyone.
0:15.6	In this episode, I'm breaking down five compelling evidence-based reasons why creatine deserves a spot in your daily
0:23.1	supplement routine. Whether you've heard about creatine before or perhaps this is your first
0:28.6	introduction, stick around because I'll be covering several new studies, including one hot off the press
0:34.1	that explores how creatine might boost your cognition after a poor night's sleep.
0:39.4	But first, my team tells me that more than 55% of all watch time on the proof YouTube channel
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1:37.9	This episode is proudly brought to you by WOOP, my go-to wearable device for health optimization.
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1:49.3	you're awake and asleep and uses that data to coach you towards your best performance.
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2:02.5	forward slash friends. And you'll find a link to Whoop's website that gives you $40 US
2:07.1	off an annual or 24 month membership. Let's start with some basics. What exactly is creatine?
2:18.3	Creatine is a non-protein amino acid that the body produces, mostly in the liver, but also the pancreas and the kidneys,
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