Creatine
A supplement taken by Dr. Patrick at 10 grams per day in the morning.
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Maximizing Healthspan with Exercise, Sauna, & Cold Exposure
FoundMyFitness
A supplement taken by Dr. Patrick at 10 grams per day in the morning.
#46–Chris Masterjohn, Ph.D.: Pathways to health and disease (NAD, sirtuins, methylation, choline...
Peter Attia MD
A compound crucial for energy metabolism and accounting for 45% of the body's methyl demand; supplementation can reduce the burden on methylation pathways.
Nutrients For Brain Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #42
Andrew Huberman
A compound derived from meat and supplements, known for enhancing muscle strength and water retention, also plays an important role in brain function by serving as a fuel source and potentially assisting with mild depression and cognition at 5 grams per day.
Beta-Alanine, Training Frequency, and Strength for Hypertrophy (Episode 59)
Stronger By Science
A well-known supplement, mentioned alongside beta-alanine as a compound whose research Roger Harris pioneered.
Q&A Extravaganza (Episode 58)
Stronger By Science
A supplement mentioned as having an uncertain interaction with caffeine, a topic needing more definitive research.
Q&A: Cortisol, Hydration, Anti-Nutrients, and Deadlift Recovery (Episode 50)
Stronger By Science
A supplement that, along with high meat intake and muscle mass, can lead to elevated creatinine levels in lifters, affecting eGFR estimates.
Protein & Kidney Function; Cholesterol & Training Adaptations (Episode 49)
Stronger By Science
A well-known ergogenic aid, used for comparison with the potential effects of cholesterol on hypertrophy, and later discussed in a Q&A.
#76 – Kyle Kingsbury: Finding meaning, depression, and psychedelics
Peter Attia MD
Supplement Kyle Kingsbury mentioned from his earlier days, contrasting it with his later exploration of holistic supplements like fish oil.
Bench Angles, Appetitive Traits, and Mesocycle Progression (Episode 47)
Stronger By Science
A supplement mentioned by Greg Knuckles as something he purchases in bulk from BulkSupplements.com. Later discussed in detail regarding its effects on water retention.
Science of Muscle Growth, Increasing Strength & Muscular Recovery
Andrew Huberman
A molecule that improves muscle performance, power output (sprinting, jumping, weightlifting), body hydration, reduces fatigue, and can have cognitive-enhancing effects.
How to Build Endurance in Your Brain & Body
Andrew Huberman
A supplement that helps load muscles with more phosphocreatine, which is vital for short, intense bouts of physical effort.
Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Sleep, Performance, and Anxiety | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A supplement that can increase DHT levels, potentially leading to hair loss in sensitive individuals.
Cell Swelling, Genetic Ceilings, Touch-and-Go Deadlifts, and Load-Specific Adaptations (Episode 34)
Stronger By Science
Mentioned as an osmolytic supplement that can increase fluid volume within the muscle, potentially relevant to muscle performance.
How Hormones Shape Sexual Development
Andrew Huberman
A sports supplement that can increase water in muscles, support strength, and potentially have mild cognitive benefits. It can promote 5-alpha-reductase activity, increasing DHT and leading to hair loss and beard growth in some individuals.
The Random Show with Tim Ferriss & Kevin Rose — Affordable Luxuries, Brain Stimulation, and More!
Tim Ferriss
A popular supplement for workouts, but known to cause stomach issues for some users like Kevin Rose.
Q&A: Bands, Chains, Useful Supplements, and Tweaking Your Program (Episode 27)
Stronger By Science
Highly recommended for strength, muscle gains, potentially bone and brain health. Especially beneficial for vegetarians/vegans.
Effective Reps, Antioxidants, Optimal Training Volume, and Lauren Colenso-Semple (Episode 18)
Stronger By Science
Used as a model supplement, it acutely improves performance but also promotes hypertrophy through other pathways beyond just work capacity.
Q&A: Warming Up, Calculating Volume, Assessing Fatigue, and Creatine Non-Responders (Episode 13)
Stronger By Science
A popular supplement discussed in the context of responders and non-responders, its effect on body weight, and taste perception.
Performance Coach Andy Galpin — Rebooting Tim’s Sleep, Nutrition, Supplements, and Training for 2024
Tim Ferriss
A supplement with benefits for bone health, brain health, and mood, in addition to muscular benefits. Recommended for daily use rather than intermittently for chronic effects.
Season Finale: Tons of New Meta-Analyses and Q&A Catch-Up (Episode 46)
Stronger By Science
Used as a benchmark for supplement effectiveness; citrulline malate and beta-alanine are explicitly stated as 'no creatine,' highlighting creatine's superior efficacy.
Betaine, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Evaluating New Research as it Develops (Episode 45)
Stronger By Science
A highly effective supplement for muscle growth and performance, used as a benchmark for comparing betaine's potential and illustrating the historical development of research understanding for supplements.
Fireside Chat #5: Fitness myths, music, determinism, and the infamous 'Florida Man'
Stronger By Science
Discussed in the context of alarmism around its safety, often unfairly blamed for adverse health events when other factors like alcohol consumption were present.
Immune Function, Home-Based Workouts, Fat Burners, and Lifting with Long Limbs (Episode 38)
Stronger By Science
Mentioned as a potential supplement for injury prevention and recovery due to its positive effects on soft tissues like muscle and tendon.
Antioxidants, Injury Risk Factors, and the Conjugate Method (Episode 36)
Stronger By Science
A popular supplement whose stability in liquid solution is affected by pH and temperature, with optimal absorption into muscles regardless of timing relative to workout.