Ep 345 - Hot Topics in Fitness (ft. Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple) @MASSResearchReview

Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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 elitefts.com

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:45 Today's 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

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

MASS Office Hours Episode 22 (Menopause, Caffeine, “Skinny Fat” Solutions)

MASS Office Hours Episode 47 (Bulking P-Ratios + Q&A)

Ep 360 - WNBF Champs Eddie Saldana and Max Melchard

Ep 361 - Are N = 1 Anecdotes Meaningless?

MASS Office Hours Episode 3 (Retraining, Step Counts, and Maintenance Phases)

Ep 363 - What Everyones Getting Wrong About New Dietary Guidelines

MASS Office Hours Episode 17 (Bulking/Cutting, Alcohol, Low BMIs)

Ep 330 - Female Health & Fitness Research + Q&A

Ep 325 - Plant-Based Bodybuilding With a World Champ (ft. Maddie McConnell)

MASS Office Hours Episode 41 (Rest Redistribution + Cluster Sets)