Creatine for Muscle and Brain Health in Women 40+: What the Science Says | Dr Darren Candow

Creatine for Muscle and Brain Health in Women 40+: What the Science Says | Dr Darren Candow

Download my free Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women here: https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide What if creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders—but a potent, research-backed tool for women’s health, performance, and longevity? Angela sits down with Darren Candow, a leading expert on creatine and Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory at the University of Regina, Canada. Together, they unpack the groundbreaking science behind one of the most misunderstood supplements. From brain energetics and mood stability to bone density, fat loss, and anti-aging, this is your comprehensive guide to creatine beyond the gym. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Creatine for Cognitive Health: It crosses the blood-brain barrier slowly but significantly, especially under stress or sleep deprivation. Dosage Evolution: 10g/day may be optimal for full muscle, brain, and bone saturation. Bone Health & Aging: Combined with resistance training, creatine may help preserve bone density, especially post-menopause. Body Composition Benefits: Contrary to myth, creatine reduces body fat over time and improves lean mass, even in women. TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: ⁠3:33⁠ – Creatine’s impact on fat loss, strength, and performance in women ⁠7:31⁠ – Recovery, overtraining & HRV: how creatine supports your nervous system ⁠13:31⁠ – Creatine for mood, mental health, and inflammation ⁠22:03⁠ – Muscle breakdown: why women respond differently than men ⁠31:25⁠ – Supercharge brain performance ⁠47:43⁠ – Creatine and sleep: timing, dosage, and recovery benefits ⁠55:13⁠ – Final verdict: What dose actually works—and is it safe? VALUABLE RESOURCES ⁠Click here⁠ for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Get 20% off the Creatine I love at ⁠trycreate.co/ANGELA20⁠, and use code ANGELA20 to save 20% on your firsts order. LVLUP HEALTH: Slow aging, repair gut health boost collagen and recovery and more with LVLUP Health’s amazing products. Save 15% with code ANGELA at ⁠https://lvluphealth.com/angela⁠ For 10% off at Timeline visit ⁠www.timelinenutrition.com⁠ and use code ANGELA10 ABOUT THE GUEST Darren G. Candow, Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, FISSN is a Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory, Director of Research for the Athlete Health and Performance Initiative and past Associate Dean-Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. Dr. Candow has published > 150 peer-refereed journal manuscripts (h-index: 49, i10-index: 107), received > $2 million in research support, and supervised over 20 MSc and PhD students. Google Scholar: ⁠https://scholar.google.ca/citations?hl=en&user=iUYFaeoAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/dr.darrencandow/?hl=en⁠ CONTACT DETAILS ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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