Creatine - Separating Facts from Fiction

CEimpact Podcast

Creatine is often associated with athletic performance, but growing evidence points to its broader benefits for brain health, aging, and overall muscle preservation. This episode breaks down what pharmacists need to know about creatine’s evidence-based uses, safety considerations, and counseling opportunities. Tune in to strengthen your knowledge and help ensure patients receive accurate, evidence-based information about this widely used supplement.

HOST
Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD
VP, Education
CEimpact
GUEST
Mark Smith, PharmD, CDCES, AFAA-CGFI
Pharmacist
UAB Medicine

Ian Haywood, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES
Clinical Pharmacist
Baptist Memorial Hospital

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CPE INFORMATION
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the evidence-based uses of creatine beyond athletic performance, including its potential benefits for brain health and aging.
2. Identify key counseling points for pharmacists when discussing creatine supplementation with patients.
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-25-200-H01-P
Initial release date: 6/9/2025
Expiration date: 6/9/2026
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Creatine Benefits (00:00:00)

2. What Creatine Is and How It Works (00:03:20)

3. Expanded Uses Beyond Athletic Performance (00:07:01)

4. Safety and Pharmacist's Role (00:11:17)

5. Benefits for Aging Population (00:17:28)

6. Addressing Common Misconceptions (00:24:55)

7. Key Takeaways and Clinical Pearls (00:28:49)