The Creatine Secret: Why You Probably Aren’t Taking Enough (Even If You Eat Elk Like Joe Rogan)
Have you ever wondered if you're taking enough creatine? On a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, fitness expert Derek from More Plates More Dates dropped some serious knowledge about one of the most tried, true, and misunderstood supplements on the market [00:10]. Spoiler alert: unless you are eating elk steaks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you probably aren't getting enough.
The Dosage Dilemma: Is 5 Grams Actually Enough?
For years, the golden rule of creatine has been simple: take five grams a day and you are good to go [00:17]. However, Derek points out that this flat dosage doesn't account for individual differences in genetics, metabolism, and body mass [00:34].
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A 140-pound person and a 240-pound person are not going to need the exact same amount to reach optimal levels [00:42].
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In fact, some recent studies have shown increased benefits when taking up to 20 grams a day [00:49].
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Even elderly women have been studied taking 20 grams with incredible results [01:22].
Brain Gains: It Is Not Just For Muscles Anymore
Creatine has been getting a lot of hype recently, and not just from gym bros looking to add an extra plate to their bench press [05:21]. It turns out, it's one of the most slept-on supplements for cognitive health [05:11].
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The mechanism for this cognitive boost comes down to local energy production in the brain [05:36].
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By providing a readily available source of phosphocreatine, it backfills ATP deficiencies and gives your brain the energy it needs to function at baseline [05:50].
The Gummy Problem & The Carnivore Conundrum
Joe Rogan admits he takes his creatine in gummy form because it is easy and tastes good [05:11]. But there's a catch.
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Gummies are often less likely to meet their label claims compared to standard powders [01:37].
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Creatine monohydrate powder is the most literature-supported, tried and true, and easiest to access [02:02].
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Even Joe Rogan, who eats multiple pounds of elk meat a day, might still benefit from supplementing more creatine [04:22].
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And if you are on a vegan or vegetarian diet? It's literally impossible to get enough creatine naturally [06:02].
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Video Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J80lEpInuY
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