Bonus Ep. 244 The Metabolic Effects of Creatine Monohydrate: Its Evidence of Efficacy for Muscle & Brain Health with Scott Emmens and Kara Lazauskas

I am delighted to have Scott Emmens and Kara Lazauskas joining me on the podcast today! Scott is the President of MD Logic, and Kara is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with a graduate degree in Molecular Muscle Exercise Physiology and a background in Sports Medicine. Scott’s fascination with fitness began when he was sixteen. He had asthma, and it confused him to see kids more out of shape than he was performing better than him. So he started working out. When he went to college, he developed an obsession with how the human body worked and became an amateur bodybuilder. Kara is a total badass! Even though she lost her left lung to a benign tumor when she was just three-and-a-half years old, she became a Titan Games competitor. She is also an MMA fighter. In this episode, Kara, Scott, and I dive into supplements in the sports and performance fields, the rigors of the FDA GMP (Good Manufacturing Process), and the need for quality supplementation. We discuss the value of Creatine Monohydrate, its benefits, some common misconceptions, and age-related changes that impact metabolic health. We discuss how brain metabolism can be supported with Creatine, gender-related differences, how estrogen influences Creatine, and how Creatine can be helpful in reducing the risk of depression and influencing BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor). We also get into the unmatched safety and security standards of MD Logic, my reasons for aligning with them in creating Creatine Monohydrate, and some upcoming discounts for Creatine and melatonin during the holidays. I sincerely hope you will enjoy listening to today's conversation as much as I did recording it! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How Kara got to where she is today. How Scott got into using Creatine to biohack his fitness and health and started MD Logic. Scott shares some of his concerns about the supplement industry. Why is Creatine Monohydrate such an important supplement for muscle and brain health? The benefits of taking a daily dose of Creatine Monohydrate. How Creatine helps us have better quality sleep and perform better on lower energy. Why do we need to actively support our musculature throughout our lifetime? How Creatine helps to prevent sarcopenia and dementia as we age. How not supplementing with Creatine can impact mood disorders in women. How Creatine assists in reducing the risk of depression and influencing BDNF. How being physically active improves brain health and insulin sensitivity and contributes to metabolic health. What makes the Creatine Monohydrate created through MD Logic different and unique? Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Connect with Scott Emmens on LinkedIn Connect with Kara Lazauskas on LinkedIn