What is creatine really doing to your brain? Top Creatine Researcher Dr Darren Candow reveals why 5g won’t reach your brain, how creatine may reverse sleep deprivation, and the 5 myths stopping millions from taking it!Dr Darren Candow is a professor and Director of the Ageing Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory at the University of Regina, with 175 published research papers. He is a fellow and incoming Vice-President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and was named on Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists list in 2025.He explains:◼ The 5 myths stopping you from taking creatine, and why they're all wrong◼ How much creatine you really need for muscle, bone, brain and sleep deprivation◼ How adding creatine to your antidepressant can double your remission rate◼ Why you lose 1% of your muscle every year after 40 and what to do about it◼Why creatine protects your brain from stress, sleep loss and cognitive decline<h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li>00:00:00 Intro</li><li>00:02:26 What is the mission that you're on?</li><li>00:04:14 Why has creatine exploded?</li><li>00:06:30 Are we deficient in creatine?</li><li>00:08:14 Does creatine damage your kidneys?</li><li>00:10:32 If I have creatine in my muscle, am I more likely to gain muscle?</li><li>00:11:50 Should women take creatine?</li><li>00:12:31 Will creatine cause hair loss?</li><li>00:13:36 Creatine causes muscle cramps?</li><li>00:16:28 How effective is creatine in gaining muscle mass?</li><li>00:18:08 Is the "loading phase" unnecessary?</li><li>00:19:06 Is there anyone that shouldn't take creatine?</li><li>00:19:41 Whats the best type of creatine to take?</li><li>00:21:31 The Dosing Dilemma - How much to take for each benefit?</li><li>00:22:43 Does creatine cause dizziness?</li><li>00:24:49 Taste test</li><li>00:25:38 The best dosage for bone health</li><li>00:34:20 What are the brain benefits of creatine?</li><li>00:36:51 Anything else to know about creatine's impact on the brain?</li><li>00:38:06 Ads</li><li>00:40:13 Does creatine help with inflammation?</li><li>00:41:28 Using creatine for Alzheimer's</li><li>00:42:45 Does creatine have an impact on our mental health?</li><li>00:44:39 What are foods I can eat that would supply creatine?</li><li>00:45:03 Study that showed creatine improved young athletes' sleep</li><li>00:47:43 The importance of weight training</li><li>00:48:12 What are the misconceptions about weight training?</li><li>00:50:58 Why is exercise more important as we get older?</li><li>00:52:46 Combining protein and creatine</li><li>00:53:55 Ads</li><li>00:54:56 How creatine helps menopausal and post-menopausal women</li><li>00:56:00 Is creatine safe for kids and people in general?</li><li>00:57:09 What's the best time to take creatine?</li><li>00:58:15 What do you think of creatine gummies?</li><li>01:00:44 What supplements do you take other than creatine?</li><li>01:02:52 Are there any direct weight benefits to creatine?</li><li>01:04:18 What differences will I notice when taking creatine?</li><li>01:06:42 Whats your health routine?</li><li>01:08:31 Do different people need to dose differently?</li><li>01:10:45 How do you define ageing?</li><li>01:12:04 What is your goal?</li><li>01:13:05 Fear of death</li></ul>Follow Darren:Instagram - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EIZm0wm">https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EIZm0wm</a>X - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5AUqbZD">https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5AUqbZD</a>&nbsp;The Diary Of A CEO:◼ Join DOAC circle here - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://doaccircle.com/">https://doaccircle.com/</a>&nbsp;◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://smarturl.it/DOACbook">https://smarturl.it/DOACbook</a>&nbsp;◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt">https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt</a>&nbsp;◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://linkly.link/2hm7r">https://linkly.link/2hm7r</a>&nbsp;◼ Get email updates - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt">https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt</a>&nbsp;◼ Follow Steven - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb">https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb</a>&nbsp;Sponsors:Flightcast - Check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.flightcast.com/DOAC1">https://www.flightcast.com/DOAC1</a>Stan - Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode9">https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode9</a>

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