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Creatine Demystified: The Benefits, the Research, the Reality with Dr. Scott Forbes (ep – 71) | The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast Sponsored by Orgain
Oct 6, 2025
Creatine Demystified: The Benefits, the Research, the Reality with Dr. Scott Forbes (ep – 71)
Creatine has been around for nearly two centuries, but only recently has it become one of the hottest supplements in health and fitness. From supporting muscle strength to enhancing cognition and even showing promise in recovery from injury, creatine is generating more buzz than ever. But with popularity comes confusion; is it safe, who should take it, and what's fact versus myth? In this episode, Ginger sits down with Dr. Scott Forbes, a leading researcher in sports nutrition and one of the foremost experts on creatine, to dive deep into the science. Together, they engage in a tell-all, from how creatine works in the body to the misconceptions that range from water retention to kidney health and even hair loss. So if creatine and its benefits are something you have been meaning to learn more about, press play.
About The Guest
Dr. Scott Forbes, PHD, FISSN, CSEP-CEP
Dr. Scott Forbes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education Studies at Brandon University, with research expertise spanning sport science, nutrition, and exercise physiology. His work focuses on nutritional and training interventions to enhance athletic performance, as well as strategies to optimize muscle and brain health in older adults. He has authored over 90 peer-reviewed publications, including influential studies on creatine supplementation, muscle physiology, and brain health. Dr. Forbes completed his Ph.D. in Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta and a post-doctoral fellowship in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. He also holds an International Olympic Committee diploma in Sport Nutrition and is a Certified Sports Nutritionist as well as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and High-Performance Specialist with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Forbes has served as a personal trainer and consultant to varsity and professional athletes, bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and practical application.
About The Host
Dr. Ginger Hultin, DCN, RDN, CSO
Ginger Hultin is an integrative, clinical dietitian and cancer nutrition specialist who received her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from the University of North Florida. She received her master's degree from Bastyr University, where she currently serves as adjunct faculty teaching clinical nutrition. She has been in practice for over 10 years using a personalized, holistic nutrition approach. She runs a full-time virtual private practice, Ginger Hultin Nutrition where she helps clients with complex health problems improve their health thought nutrition. In addition to being the host of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, she is an author of two books, Anti-inflammatory Diet Meal Prep and the How to Eat to Beat Disease Cookbook.
