Ep 343 - Q&A: Is Collagen Useful? @MASSResearchReview

Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

In this episode of Iron Culture, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms discuss recent developments in college football and powerlifting, in addition to introducing their partnership with Elite FTS. The conversation shifts to a Q&A session where they address various topics, including collagen supplementation, creatine dosage, and the relationship between muscular endurance and strength. They also provide practical tips for reducing food focus during dieting and discuss the impact of hypertrophy on athletic performance.

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Time stamps
00:00 Introduction (College Football & Powerlifting News)
04:25 Partnership with Elite FTS and Personal Experiences
11:50 Collagen Supplementation: Debates and Research Overview
35:37 Power Development: Training Volumes and Frequencies
49:00 Creatine: Dosage, Urination Frequency, and Cognitive Effects
1:03:18 Muscular Endurance: Training Insights
01:08:34 Hypertrophy and Athletic Performance
1:19:00 Creatine During Peak Week
1:19:58 Dieting Strategies and Food Focus

$Ep 345 - Hot Topics in Fitness (ft. Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple) In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Trexler is joined by Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple to discuss various topics in fitness, particularly focusing on creatine supplementation, female-oriented creatine marketing, the rising popularity of creatine gummies, and several creatine myths. They discuss the importance of understanding the science behind creatine and debunk common misconceptions before moving on to discuss the role of exercise in bone health and fracture prevention. Need some lifting gear? Use our discount code (MRR10) over at www.elitefts.com Chapters 0:00 Introduction 3:45 Todays Show 5:38 Creatine for Women: Marketing vs. Science 9:09 Debunking Myths: Creatine Levels in Women 17:59 Issues With Creatine Gummies 24:48 Creatine Washout and Cycling 30:00 Creatine and Subcutaneous Water Retention 36:32 Training for Bone Health 46:22 Loading Recommendations for Bone Remodeling 50:05 Nuances in Bone Research 1:01:11 Dietary Considerations for Bone Health$

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