Episode 132: The Effects of Creatine Supplements on Brain Function, Concussion, and Sports Performance with Dr Eric Rawson

• 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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