Join Nic and Steve on the latest episode of The ATP Project podcast as they delve deep into the world of Creatine – Is it the ultimate supplement? It does so much more than just pump up those biceps! We explore how Creatine plays a vital role in brain function, its benefits for endurance, its connection to fat loss, and its surprising impact on skin health. Don’t miss out on this eye-opening episode that goes beyond the muscle-building stereotype of Creatine!
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00:00:00 – Creatine – More than just for building muscle!
00:04:00 – Creatine and stress
00:06:32 – Anti convulsant
00:07:59 – Creatine and histamine breakdown
00:16:11 – Long Covid and creatine levels?
00:18:10 – Creatine and the brain
00:25:28 – Creatine and fat loss – mechanism of action
00:29:46 – Skin health and creatine
00:33:03 – Muscle hypertrophy
00:33:59 – Intranasal creatine administration study
00:40:54 – Endurance athletes and creatine
00:43:23 – Creatine deficiencies
00:47:20 – Types of creatine
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