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Why I MEGADOSE Creatine (it's not for my muscles)

2025-07-04 Education
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Paul Saladino MD
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πŸ—žοΈ Newsletter β€” Reclaim Your Optimal health: https://www.paulsaladinomd.co/sign-up?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Creatine --- --- --- Find out your ideal diet with my ANIMAL-BASED CALCULATOR: https://www.paulsaladinomd.co/ab-guide#calculator?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Creatine --- --- --- Most people think creatine is just for meatheads wanting bigger biceps. However... As it turns out, taking 20 grams a day could literally upgrade your brain function – and that's just scratching the surface of what this compound can do. I've been experimenting with different creatine doses lately, and the results have blown my mind. So while everyone's stuck on the standard 5-gram recommendation, research shows that doubling or even quadrupling that dose unlocks benefits nobody talks about. Your bones get stronger. Your sleep improves. Your brain fires faster during stressful situations. And yes, your muscles recover like you're 10 years younger. Your body is already making creatine right now, but it's only producing about 2 grams daily – barely enough to keep you functioning, let alone thriving. Now, unless you're demolishing over 2 pounds of meat every single day (and cooking destroys some of it anyway), you're running on a deficit. I know what you're thinking – "But won't it make me go bald and destroy my kidneys?" That's exactly what kept me from trying higher doses for years. But turns out, those fears come from one poorly designed study from 2009 that everyone keeps citing. New research with proper controls shows zero impact on hair loss and actually demonstrates kidney safety even with long-term use. The real question isn't whether you should take creatine – it's how much you're leaving on the table by not optimizing your dose for your specific goals. Whether you're trying to maintain bone density as you age, sharpen your mental edge during demanding work, or simply want to feel more energetic throughout your day, there's a creatine protocol that can help. --- --- --- If you can't get fresh heart & liver in your diet, try our 100% grass-fed desiccated beef organs at Heart & Soil: https://shop.heartandsoil.co/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Creatine Looking for a healthy and delicious snack? This is why I created Lineage Provisions. Giving you real foods in the most convenient way. Check us out: http://lineageprovisions.com/psmdyt --- --- --- 0:00 This simple compound enhances performance 1:09 How creatine actually powers your body 3:04 The truth about creatine and kidney safety 3:51 Does creatine really cause hair loss? 5:42 How much creatine should you take daily? 8:10 Using high-dose creatine for a mental edge 10:21 Why you still need to supplement creatine 13:21 Unlock creatine's powerful brain benefits --- --- --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaladinomd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paulsaladinomd2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulsaladinomd Send a message to the team: [email protected] --- --- --- Dr. Paul Saladino received his medical degree from the University of Arizona Medical School. His use of β€œdoctor” or β€œDr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Saladino is a licensed physician in California, but he no longer practices in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Saladino and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Top Comments (10)

@tommy2swole 2025-07-04

Paul you said it's cheap but your creatine is $44

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@sparked3113 2025-07-05

I'm taking 5grams a day, hardly exercise but work 5 days a week. Have had big improvement in focus and thinking, and the energy for working- walking, climbing, lifting carrying. Great supplement for the working man, I'm 67. UPDATE- just weighed my scoop...I'm taking 9 grams not 5 grams.

664 26 replies
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@coffee_drinker2912 2025-07-05

100 grams a day leads to telekinesis.

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@LauraTryUK 2025-07-07

Great video β€œguys” 42 year old woman here, been doing 15g of creatine for the last 1.5 months. Game changer in terms of breaking strength plateaus, and fantastic cognitive function throughout the day (I have ADHD)

307 29 replies
@louiseniro4401 2025-09-30

62 year old female here. I take 15 g a day. It has positively affected my weight training as well as cognition. It also destroyed, and I mean DESTROYED long-standing clinical depression. For me it has been life changing.

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@Patrick-jx1yo 2025-08-15

I knew there was no chance he was going to keep his shirt on.

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@Lovelikejesus1984 2025-07-23

Just got severe concussion 7 dsys ago and the first question from the doctor was if I'm taking creatine. He said 15 g is good for treating brain injury. I was taking 5 so have increased my intake πŸ™πŸΏπŸŒΈ

103 2 replies
@flawlessvic 2025-09-07

my creatine package came labeled as 'Trenbolone' and let me tell you what my gains are off the chain recently

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