Creatine: Why You Should Consider Taking It

In this episode of Talking with Docs, Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening delve into the topic of taking creatine supplements. Creatine is a popular dietary supplement that is commonly used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts to help improve muscle strength and performance. However, there are often misconceptions and concerns about the safety and effectiveness of creatine supplementation.

Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening provide a comprehensive overview of what creatine is, how it works, and the potential benefits and risks of taking it. They discuss the scientific evidence behind creatine supplementation, including its effects on muscle strength, power, and endurance, as well as its potential impact on other health factors such as kidney function.

Throughout the episode, the two doctors tackle common questions and concerns that people may have about taking creatine, such as the appropriate dosage and timing of supplementation, potential side effects, and interactions with other supplements or medications.

Overall, this episode of Talking with Docs provides a thorough and informative discussion about creatine supplementation, helping viewers to make informed decisions about whether or not to use this popular dietary supplement.

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[cidk]

Most Doctors don't know a whole lot about nutrition or supplements. I was diagnosed with MS, started taking 8g of creatine a day and it totally changed my life. I told my Neurologist about it, and she had no reaction, just a blank look on her face. It markedly helped with pain, fatigue, brain fog and muscle weakness. I've never taken a supplement that made such a huge change in my life, I LOVE CREATINE!!!!

[sdavis]

I am a 59 yo female who is a retired firefighter and I have used creative for at least 10 years. I got heavy into resistance training in my mid forties and have been weight training ever since! I enjoy the gym and creatine has really improved my ability to lift heavier and retain lean physique.

[michaelperine]

Don't limit yourself to creatine! I am 78 years old. Yesterday, after six months in a gym, I increased my bench press to 210 pounds and haven't plateaued yet. All other resistance exercises have come up accordingly. After considerable research, I take creatine, beta alanine, L-arginine, MSM, and whey protein isolate. Creatine increases ATP in muscle cells, which results in greater endurance for those extra reps in each set. Moreover, creatine seems to shorten my recovery time. At my age, I find 96 hours between muscle groups to be optimal. I work out every other day, alternating between chest/legs and arms/core.

I can attest to the fact that weightlifting for seniors does not just reduce muscle loss. It can actually reverse it. I expect to hit a limit at some point, but I certainly am not there yet.

[xjet]

You guys missed the neuological benefits. As someone who suffers from Parkinson's I have found that Creatine has improved my mental functions (verified by suspending supplementation for a couple of months) as well as helped by general energy levels and other Parkinson's symptoms. There are not many studies and those studies tend to be somewhat conflicting but it works for me.

Now I will try placebo forte! 🙂

[nyguy]

1. If you are taking creatine and have labs to check kidney function ask your doctor to test for Cystatin C instead.
2. I work out regularly and it definitely improved my performance in terms of how much I can lift and how quickly I recover between sets.
3. I was bald before I started taking creatine. I am still bald. But not any more bald than before.
4. I was 225 lbs when I started using creatine. I saw about 6-8 lbs of weight gain in 4-6 weeks. 2-3 of those lbs have since gone away.
5. I am leaner than before despite being a little heavier. So - no fat gain. But that may be more diet and exercise based.
CONCLUSION: Creatine is worth taking.

[thecuttingsark]

I started taking it as a PE student and sportsman back in ‘98. It makes a huge difference, especially if you want to perform more high intensity sessions in your week.

[heatheryoung]

Love that you two beautiful men are Canadian! You made my day! Thank you for all the excellent info you provide to us. Have a great day from a fellow Canadian!

[murphyarmstrong]

Thanks Docs. I’m 75 years old and have taken creative daily for almost a year. Does it work? Well…yeah! I’m off to the Canadian Masters National Weightlifting Championship next month. My snatch is up over 20 pounds in that year and my clean and jerk is up over 25 pounds. Some of it is better training but some of it is the creatine. I’m getting stronger and building muscle mass as I get older. Gotta like that.

[rarebreed]

I'm 65 and have worked out all of my adult life, but due to severe injuries, I cut back to a maintenance workout of 6 sets of 50 decline pushups staggered with barbells every other day, and I find creatine helps me retain muscle mass.

[dianechalmers]

Hi Guys from New Zealand. I’m really enjoying your videos. I’m in the older category and looking to ensure that I stay there for a long time! I’m passing your videos onto my friends because they are sensible, practical, money saving and humorous! Keep them coming.

[mariacarrillo]

Love this video! I am a big fan of creatine. I have been taking it for 3yrs. I am a very healthy menopausal 53yo women who weight trained 3 or 4 times a week. For me, creatine helps with recovery immensely! I also have experienced muscle growth but I attribute this to my clean and high protein diet, however if I could not recover well, I couldn’t see good results, so creatine is an important recovery supplement for me. I take the 3C’s every morning: coffee, creatine and collagen (to support my abundant Latina hair😂) Thank you so much for making this video!

[jonb]

62 yr old distance runner training at a high level in the Florida heat and humidity. I was having trouble with muscle strains, tightness, and other unusual problems for months. After 2 doses of 5 grams of creatine monohydrate, I was not longer straining muscles and my muscles responded positively to stretching again. Although my diet had plenty of meat, I was not taking supplemental creatine previously. Apparently, creatine synthesis + dietary intake was not keeping up with daily creatine depletion from physical activity. I've concluded that the low creatine level was increasing my muscle relaxation times (see study reports) to the point of creating muscle resistance during dynamic eccentric motion during running, resulting in muscle strains.

[miketrebert]

You docs have been releasing a lot of videos lately. Thanks for this one as well all your time and work. I didn't know about creatine. I'll be 80 next year (35 on the inside) so maybe I should have a think about creatine for guarding against muscle loss. My 50 plus years of vegetarianism/now veganism and constant curiosity about nutrition and health (did someone say microbiome?) has worked out well for me - zero arthritis nor any other auto-immune problems, also I'm very active. Supplements: I take a multi-vitamin which includes many trace elements and B12 (I'm a vegan). I also have been taking vitamin D for about 15 years. Used to take Algae/Omega 3 capsules but recently switched to Chia seeds + Flax meal, mainly because of cost - will have to see how that works out. I mostly manage my diet carefully in order not to depend on too many supplements.

[SHTL]

Y'all are Canadian ? No wonder you have integrity and common sense. Love you guys, Keep it up !

[Bigpapiwampi]

Creatine is one of the most studied supplements and probably the most effective. Its totally worth taking with very little down side. Its cheap too :)

[fan-ec]

Thank you for explaining creatine thoroughly!
And debunking all these myths.
Now 50 started to take it and have notice a difference in strength and endurance!
I should have started in my 40’s
Great information. 👏

[ibberman]

At 70 with a full head of hair I can tell you that since I tried it when it came out in the 90's, every time I have used it again through all these years, my hair falls out.
I can't think of a longer study than this.

[Bdiddy]

Thank you for busting the myths! I've been taking creatine since I was 19! Now turning 50. I hit the gym 4 times a week and I look GREAT! Really, I can't workout with the same intensity without it. I don't take it everyday, only on workout days with a protein shake, and cycle every other week.

[davidbreen]

Pretty neat. me being 68 yrs old, have begun working out again. i don't want to look like arnold, but don't want to look like a broom stick either. this video answered a lot of my concerns about safety, effects, etc. thank you, very much.

[lepoldbuttersstotch]

Surprised you guys didn't touch on the potential brain health and functional benefits with creatine supplementation. Great summary. Thanks Docs.