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Show Notes
During this episode you’ll learn about:
- Trending wellness topics: Strength training for longevity and metabolic health [1:14]
- This week’s topic: Creatine’s whole-body benefits – it’s more than just muscle [3:07]
- How creatine fuels the brain and mental performance [7:03]
- BCAAs and Alpha-GPC: Synergistic supplements to take with creatine [9:13]
- Misconceptions about creatine side effects [12:20]
- Gifting wellness: Healthy gift ideas for the holiday season [16:21]
- How to empower good health with personalized gifts [19:28]
- Questions from the community
- How can I avoid “bulking up” when taking creatine? [23:46]
- Do I need creatine for lean muscle mass if I’m already taking a protein powder? [25:53]
- Are there added benefits from flavored creatine? Can I mix creatine with coffee? [27:17]
- How can I give a supplement to someone I care about without it coming off as judgmental? [31:12]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
- Creatine 101: What It’s For, How to Use It, and Side Effects
- Creatine and Brain Health
- Creatine: Benefits for Women's Health
- 7 Surprising Facts About Creatine
- Mayo Clinic: Preventing Muscle Loss with Creatine
- BCAAs vs. Creatine: Should You Take Both?
- Essential Amino Acids vs. Branched-Chain Amino Acids
- Alpha-GPC: How Can It Benefit Your Workout?
- All About GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
- Find the Perfect Gift with Thorne's Holiday Gift Guide
- Winter Wellness Tips for Enjoying the Holiday Season
Products related to this episode: Creatine, Creatine – Strawberry, Creatine – Pineapple Orange, Creatine + BCAAs, Creatine + Alpha GPC, Multi-vitamins, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Daily Electrolytes, Probiotics, Memoractiv™, Amino Complex
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