Creatine is renowned for enhancing strength, but its benefits extend far beyond muscle power. In this episode, Dr. Darren Candow, a leading researcher with over 140 peer-reviewed publications, explores creatine’s diverse physiological impacts, from bolstering cognitive resilience under stress to mitigating symptoms of depression and protecting against cognitive decline caused by sleep deprivation. He explains why the conventional dosage of 5 grams per day might be insufficient, and how higher doses (10–25 grams) could unlock additional therapeutic effects. Amplify creatine’s muscle- and brain-boosting benefits with science-backed training strategies—download your free guide at https://howtotrainguide.com/ Darren's response to recent headlines claiming creatine supplements are "worthless": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnPcRKQkNSo *Darren Candow, PhD* X: https://x.com/darrencandow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.darrencandow/ Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=iUYFaeoAAAAJ *EPISODE LINKS* Show notes & transcript: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/darren-candow *PODCAST INFO* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-the-optimal-creatine-protocol-for-strength-brain/id818198322?i=1000701575835 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SpduwrFUMDyelmtGt53iV?si=HKP-FYsvR1GXmOTNIiohFg *SUPPORT MY MISSION* Get access to 120+ episodes of my private podcast ("The Aliquot") when you become a FoundMyFitness Premium Member: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor #creatine