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DAN PARDI Creatine Explained: Myths vs Science

April 3, 2026·59 min
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Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education to advance healthspan and peak performance. He's the founder of humanOS.me and host of humanOS Radio, the official podcast of the Sleep Research Society. In this episode, Tara and Dr. Dan Pardi bust creatine myths while diving into its science-backed benefits for muscle, brain, sleep, women's hormones, and long-term health. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dan here: http://www.qualialife.com  Instagram: @qualialife Get 15% off all Qualia products with coupon code COACHTARA: https://www.qualialife.com/shop?rfsn=9031245.b92305  Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Dan Pardi intro 01:40 – Qualia Creatine+ offer  03:25 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoes ad  ​03:28 – Why creatine is "the gift that keeps giving" ​05:36 – What creatine actually is, how phosphocreatine fuels ATP and muscles ​06:52 – From "gym bro" myth to Olympic sprinters and explosive performance 13:50 – Brain gains: cognition, sleep pressure, vegans, and dosing strategies ​27:49 – Creatine, adenosine, sleep pressure, and afternoon energy dips 46:00 – Safety, kidneys, long‑term use, and who might not be a fit ​56:51 – Closing wisdom, Dan's upcoming book WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside

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