The Truth About Creatine | Rhonda Patrick & Andrew Huberman

Think creatine is just for bodybuilders? Think again. In this deep dive, Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the groundbreaking benefits of creatine monohydrate for brain health, longevity, and muscle preservation. While it's a staple for young athletes, the research for adults aged 65+ is life-changing. We explore how creatine acts as a "backup battery" for your cells, potentially supporting those dealing with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline. In this video, you’ll learn: The Longevity Secret: Why creatine is a must-have for the 65+ demographic. Brain Power: How creatine supplementation supports cognitive function and may help in early-stage Alzheimer’s. The Perfect Dose: What the standard dose is vs. when a higher dose might be necessary for neurological benefits. Muscle & Mind: How to optimize your intake to feel "111% better" in your daily life. If you want to optimize your workout splits, manage fatigue, and ensure lifelong joint longevity, make sure to like, comment your current training split below, and subscribe!🔔 MUSIC FROM @Infraction www.youtube.com/@Infraction podcast clip from @hubermanlab The Best Vitality & Health Protocols | Dr. Rhonda Patrick https://youtu.be/C0DMdUqF73Q?si=YWHqmiL6fy3MSQeb Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:50 The Creatine Loading Phase: Do You Need It? 00:02:40 Creatine: How does it impact muscle growth? 💪 00:04:21 Cognitive Function: Why stimulus is required (The "Muscle" Parallel) 🧠 00:05:29 Why you need more than 5g for Brain Health 🧠 00:06:34 High dose Creatine & Alzheimer’s Prevention 00:08:05 Common side effects Creatine 00:08:44 High-Dose Creatine for Sleep Deprivation & Travel Fatigue ✈️ 00:10:02 Creatine for Pediatric TBI: Helping Children Recover from Brain Injuries 🧠🩹 00:10:42 The age 70s & 80s Protocol: Learning New Skills as Stimulus 📚 00:12:42 Is creatine safe to take? Fair Use Disclaimer 1. Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. 2. We do not own the rights to all content. They have, in accordance with fair use, been repurposed with the intent of educating and inspiring others. We must state that in no way, shape or form are we intending to infringe rights of the copyright holder. 3. Content used is strictly for research and education, all under the Fair Use law. #Creatine #andrewhuberman #HubermanLab #RhondaPatrick #FitnessScience #MuscleGrowth #BrainHealth #Supplements #SportsNutrition #HealthTips