Creatine, Genetics, and Dr. Peter Fitschen

The Stronger By Science Podcast

Stronger By Science

Strength, Muscle, Eric Trexler, Supplements, Powerlifting, Comedy, Bodybuilding, Physique, Stronger By Science, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Strength Sports, Nutrition, Greg Nuckols, Evidence-based Fitness, Weightlifting

4.6 • 950 Ratings

🗓️ 9 May 2019

⏱️ 125 minutes

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Summary

In episode 1 of the Stronger By Science Podcast, Eric and Greg explain the format of the show and set an impossibly low bar for expectations. Topics discussed include the link between creatine and hair loss, the interaction between creatine and caffeine, avoiding stomach discomfort when taking creatine, and how simply knowing about your genetics can influence your physiology and performance. For the interview portion, we are joined by Dr. Peter Fitschen to discuss his research on HMB supplementation, blood flow restricted training, bodybuilding, and more.

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0:00.0	Welcome to episode one of the Stronger by Science Podcast. I'm your host Eric Trexler and in
0:06.1	episode one, Greg Knuckles and I discuss the potential link between Creteian and
0:10.5	hair loss. We also discuss how knowing about your genetics can influence
0:14.6	your performance and even your physiology. Finally I educate Greg about how
0:19.3	crystals and gems relate to exercise physiology.
0:23.0	We end the episode with an interview with Dr. Peter Fitchin.
0:26.1	He's a pro natural bodybuilder and a scientist turned coach.
0:30.2	In the interview, we talked a little bit about research,
0:32.2	including his research on
0:33.6	HMB and blood flow restricted training. We also discuss his new book on bodybuilding
0:38.8	that just came out a few weeks ago that he wrote with Cliff Wilson. So without further ado, please enjoy episode one and please come back in a couple weeks for
0:47.0	episode two. Oh, Welcome to the Stronger by Science Podcast. My name is Eric Trexler, your host.
1:20.0	If you are not aware of who I am, I am the Director of Education for Stronger by Science.
1:25.5	I'm a pro natural bodybuilder.
1:27.9	I did my PhD in Human Movement Science and joining me today is the temporary probationary co-host Greg Knuckles.
1:37.0	If you don't know who Greg is, he started stronger by science.
1:41.0	You've probably seen him at a fitness conference, you've probably seen his fitness
1:44.9	articles on a number of websites, stronger by science, Mass, and a whole bunch of others,
1:51.9	former holder of world records and powerlifting.
1:54.7	Greg, how are you doing today?
1:56.0	Doing well. And let me just say, since this is the first episode, I truly appreciate the opportunity to to get the opportunity to at least
2:07.8	attempt to guest host and hopefully I don't I don't blow my shot.
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