Ep.206: Creatine Supplementation with Dr. Scott Forbes

 

Creatine continues to gain attention for good reason. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Scott Forbes to hear about some of the latest research on creatine and its role in muscle health, team sports, endurance, cognition, and aging. Dr. Forbes also clears up some lingering myths around safety, water retention, and timing. Whether you train hard or simply want to stay strong as you age, this conversation offers practical insight into how creatine supports both performance and long-term vitality.

Tune in to learn:

  • Why creatine is beneficial beyond strength training

  • How it supports anaerobic exercise, endurance, recovery, and brain function

  • Differences in response between women and men

  • How aging adults can use creatine to preserve muscle and performance

  • Dosing, timing, and what “weight gain” from creatine really means

  • Why protein and strength training remain key partners in muscle health

More about our guest:

Dr. Scott Forbes is a professor and Chair in the department of Physical Education Studies at Brandon University in Canada. Dr. Forbes is a certified sport nutritionist and fellow with the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), and a clinical exercise physiologist and high-performance specialist through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Dr. Forbes has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 5 book chapters. His research examines various nutritional (e.g., creatine) and exercise interventions to enhance muscle, bone, and brain function in a variety of populations, including athletes and aging adults. Find him on Instagram @scott_forbes_phd or at https://people.brandonu.ca/forbess/

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