Creatine monohydrate
Widely studied supplement discussed as a potent aid for strength and hypertrophy; typical dosing around 5 g/day.
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The Most Effective Weight Training, Cardio & Nutrition for Women | Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
Andrew Huberman
Widely studied supplement discussed as a potent aid for strength and hypertrophy; typical dosing around 5 g/day.
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Andrew Huberman
A supplement known to reduce headache, dizziness, and fatigue in individuals with traumatic brain injury by increasing creatine stores in brain tissue, impacting calcium and ATP systems.
Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle Gillett
Andrew Huberman
Supplement that helps with amino acid synthesis, oxidative stress, and acts as a backup fuel tank for mitochondria, slightly increasing total testosterone and its conversion to DHT. 5 grams per day is a strong clinical dosage.
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Stronger By Science
A supplement mentioned alongside beta-alanine as being relatively stable in water for daily consumption.
The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle | Dr. Layne Norton
Andrew Huberman
The most tested, safe, and effective sports supplement; increases phosphocreatine content, improves exercise performance, recovery, lean mass, strength, and some cognitive benefits. Other forms are less effective or more expensive.
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Andrew Huberman
A supplement known to increase power output from muscles, but also shown in studies to increase mood and improve symptoms of major depression, particularly when combined with SSRIs.
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Peter Attia MD
A supplement shown to be neuroprotective in animal models of TBI when supplemented for several days, and suggested for prophylactic use in high-risk individuals and for improving cognitive function post-concussion.
Supplements for Longevity & Their Efficacy | Dr. Peter Attia
Andrew Huberman
Taken by Peter Attia (5g/day) and Andrew Huberman (10g/day, occasionally missed) for muscle function and cognitive benefits.
Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity
Andrew Huberman
Recommended for women of all ages at 3-5 grams per day for brain, mood, and gut health. Emphasized to choose CreaPure brand to avoid gastric distress from acid-based production.
How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Dr. Kyle Gillett
Andrew Huberman
A supplement that can significantly increase the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Also discussed for its potential cognitive-enhancing effects.
Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance
Andrew Huberman
The 'crown jewel' of supplements, highly effective for physical performance across multiple domains and supported by strong safety and efficacy data, with potential cognitive benefits.
How to Navigate Menopause & Perimenopause for Maximum Health & Vitality | Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Andrew Huberman
A supplement recommended at 5 grams a day to support muscle health, with most studies done in women.
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Tim Ferriss
A supplement, whose commercialization was led by someone Tim Ferriss aimed to connect with.
205 - Energy balance, nutrition, & building muscle | Layne Norton, Ph.D. (Pt.2)
Peter Attia MD
A highly effective and well-researched supplement for increasing lean body mass, strength, and exercise performance, with potential cognitive benefits. It saturates muscle cells 100%, rendering other creatine forms unnecessary.
Tools for Nutrition & Fitness | Dr. Layne Norton
Andrew Huberman
A well-researched supplement with thousands of studies over decades, consistently shown to benefit strength, muscle mass, and likely cognition. Highlighted as an example of strong, consensus-based evidence.
How to Exercise & Eat for Optimal Health & Longevity | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Andrew Huberman
A supplement beneficial for muscle strength (5g) and brain health (12g). It's difficult to get sufficient amounts from diet alone.
235‒Training principles for mass & strength, changing views on nutrition, & creatine supplementation
Peter Attia MD
A high-energy phosphate donor that pulls water into muscle tissue, improving strength and lean mass with cognitive benefits. It is considered safe and effective.
Pavel Tsatsouline on the Science of Strength and the Art of Physical Performance | Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A supplement that can accelerate the process of producing free creatine, which is a stimulus for hypertrophy.
AMA #16: Sleep, Vertigo, TBI, OCD, Tips for Travelers, Gut-Brain Axis & More
Andrew Huberman
Supplement discussed for its potential to enhance brain function, especially after TBI, at doses of 5-10 grams per day.
Science-Supported Tools to Accelerate Your Fitness Goals
Andrew Huberman
Cited as the most effective and least expensive form of Creatine for supplementation.
Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
A highly researched supplement, typically taken at 3-5 grams per day, known to enhance muscle performance, strength, bone mineral density, cognitive function, and aid in recovery from muscle damage and fat loss. Its price has recently increased due to supply and demand issues. Effects are cumulative, taking several weeks to build up in tissues.
Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
The most effective and well-studied supplement for strength, power, and hypertrophy, with robust benefits across multiple physiological domains, including bone mineral density, cognitive function, and neurological disorders.
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FoundMyFitness
A supplement taken by Arthur Brooks (10 grams) for its benefits to physical performance and brain function, especially the second five grams.
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The Diary Of A CEO
The most well-studied form of creatine, known for improving muscle strength and brain function (at 10g/day). It can help negate negative effects of sleep deprivation on the brain. Requires 3-4 weeks of consistent 5g/day to saturate muscles without a loading phase.