Pharmacist Functional Medicine / Supplements Podcast 30m

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. 

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners 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.

Faculty

Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD

VP, Education
CEimpact

Disclosures:

Joshua Davis Kinsey has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Mark Smith, PharmD, CDCES, AFAA-CGFI

Pharmacist
UAB Medicine

Disclosures:

Mark Smith has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Ian Haywood, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES

Clinical Pharmacist
Baptist Memorial Hospital

Disclosures:

Ian Haywood has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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