Creatine & The "Magical" Brain Effect (and how to buy the RIGHT creatine) | EP 426

Creatine has more to do with your brain than your biceps. It helps your cells recycle ATP, the energy your brain burns through faster than almost any tissue you've got. So it isn't really about building bigger muscles at all. It's about energy, focus, and staying sharp at any age.

In my latest episode, I break down what creatine actually is, how much to take, and the 3 things I check on every label before I buy, because this is one of the most contamination-prone supplements out there.

On this episode, you'll learn:

• Why creatine is a peptide, not a protein, and what that changes (00:07)
• The "magical" thing it does to your energy-hungry brain (02:05)
• Why it may matter more as you age, not less (04:15)
• The "half-scoop" trick so you don't blow up like a toad (05:59)
• The 3 things to check on any creatine label before you buy (08:23)

Done right, creatine is one of the most proven things you can take to support your muscles and your brain.

Show notes/Transcript: https://drgundry.com/creatine-brain-health

P.S. Creatine fuels your muscles, but it doesn't build them. That distinction is exactly why I formulated my own, MyoPeptide Complex, with the full 5-gram clinical dose plus a few things creatine alone can't do. Take a look here.

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