Dr. Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, is a Full Professor and Associate Dean-Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies, University of Regina.  Dr. Candow supervises the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory and serves on the editorial review board for the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and Biogerontology.  Dr. Candow has received over $1.5 million in research funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, and the Nutricia Research Foundation and has published over 100 journal and knowledge dissemination articles involving exercise and nutrition.  Dr. Candow also serves as the Chief Scientific Officer for TDF Sports.  In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: Why creatine is so widely accepted supplement in the scientific community What happens when you digest creatine How creatine increases performance in the gym Why creatine does not cause you to hold on to water The three phases of creatine cycle How creatine affects muscle, brain, and bone tissue How creatine can help with traumatic brain injuries. How creatine can be used for children Creatine’s affect on menstrual cycle How creatine improves bone mineral density To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Dr. Darren Candow on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram