Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M University

05/18/2026

Recent Men's Health interview.

We still recommend loading (4 x 5 g/d or 0.3 g/kg/d for 5 -7 days) as the quickest way to increase muscle creatine content for performance and then maintain with 0.1 g/kg/d thereafter (e.g., 5 - 10 g/d for 50 - 100 kg individuals). However, our initial studies (which found the best gains in muscle mass and performance in resistance-trained athletes) evaluated 16- 25 g/d (with CHO and/or CHO and PRO) for 4 - 12 weeks. Our current studies evaluating the effects of creatine monohydrate on cognitive function-related studies in older adults is evaluating 2 x 5 g/d of creatine monohydrate (with and without training).

Some wellness influencers recommend five times the usual. We talked to researchers for the real scoop.

05/16/2026

ACSM, ISSN, and NSCS Conference Special!

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Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice – Second Edition provides an updated evidence-based overview of the science and practice of sports and active nutrition, physical and cognitive performance enhancement, weight management, and body composition optimization for beginners and athletes. This book serves as a foundational book for undergraduate and graduate sports nutrition classes and professionals in the field who work with athletes and clients to optimize performance through exercise training, diet interventions, nutrient timing, and evidence-based dietary supplementation.

This edition provides 780 pages of details and references about the role of nutrition on health. training, and performance with updated high-quality figures and graphics. Table of contents include:

History of Sports Nutrition
Energy and Diet Foundation
Carbohydrate
Protein
Amino Acids
Fat
Vitamins
Minerals
Water and Fluid Replacement
Phytonutrients and Botanical Extracts
Nutrient Timing and the Training Table
Dietary Supplements
Muscle Building Supplements
Performance Enhancement Supplements
Nootropic Supplements
Recovery Nutrition
Sports Nutrition for Special Populations (i.e., adolescents, females, tactical, ultraendurance, combat, and masters’ athletes)
Diets and Body Composition
Weight Loss Supplements
Performance Enhancement Program (with Applied Sports Nutrition Program Implementation)
Appendices - Applied Sports Nutrition and Training Programs

This edition also overviews the ISSN, ACSM, AND, and IOC Position Stands to help students prepare for ISSN certifications. Finally, the book provides insights from Dr. Kreider’s 40 year career doing exercise and nutrition-related research on many of the nutrients discussed, working with industry to develop evidence-based dietary supplements, and athletes to optimize performance.

This book is a must have for serious athletes and professionals!





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Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice – Second Edition provides an updated evidence-based overview of the science and practice of sports and active nutrition, physical and cognitive performance enhancement, weight management, and body composition optimization for beginners ...

05/16/2026

Latest evidence that creatine supplementation, particularly ≥ 5 g·day⁻¹ with RT, in postmenopausal women yields small but meaningful gains in lean mass and strength without evidence of harm. Effects on bone density remain unclear.

Naddafha, S., Antonio, J., Kreider, R. B., & Stout, J. R. (2026). Creatine monohydrate for lean mass, strength, and bone density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2026.2668435

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05/14/2026

Looking for postmenopausal women for a probiotic and health study!

Click link or use QR code below to determine eligibility.

For more information, contact Khatereh Babakhani ([email protected])

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05/07/2026

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04/23/2026

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Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice – Second Edition provides an updated evidence-based overview of the science and practice of sports and active nutrition, physical and cognitive performance enhancement, weight management, and body composition optimization for beginners and athletes. This book serves as a foundational book for undergraduate and graduate sports nutrition classes and professionals in the field who work with athletes and clients to optimize performance through exercise training, diet interventions, nutrient timing, and evidence-based dietary supplementation.

This edition provides 780 pages of details about the role of nutrition on health and performance, updated high-quality figures and graphics, and new chapters on the history of sports nutrition, phytonutrients and botanical extracts, nutrient timing, nootropics, sports nutrition for special populations (i.e., adolescents, females, tactical, ultraendurance, combat, and masters’ athletes), applied sports nutrition program components, and additional training related information. It also overviews the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Position Stands to help students prepare for ISSN certifications. Finally, the book provides insights from Dr. Kreider’s 40 year career doing exercise and nutrition-related research on many of the nutrients discussed, working with industry to develop evidence-based dietary supplements, and athletes to optimize performance.

This book is a must have for serious athletes and professionals!

Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice – Second Edition provides an updated evidence-based overview of the science and practice of sports and active nutrition, physical and cognitive performance enhancement, weight management, and body composition optimization for beginners ...

04/23/2026

Don't miss the latest on creatine!

Dr. Rick Kreider - Creatine Facts and Myths
Dr. Darren Candow - Creatine and Aging
Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan - Creatine for Women

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Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD, CSCS,D, FACSM, FNSCA

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04/23/2026

New Study Participant Opportunity! Click the link below to see if you are eligible and for follow-up or contact Ian Bivins ([email protected]).

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04/09/2026

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Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice – Second Edition provides an updated evidence-based overview of the science and practice of sports and active nutrition, physical and cognitive performance enhancement, weight management, and body composition optimization for beginners and athletes. This book serves as a foundational book for undergraduate and graduate sports nutrition classes and professionals in the field who work with athletes and clients to optimize performance through exercise training, diet interventions, nutrient timing, and evidence-based dietary supplementation.

This edition provides over 300 more pages of details about the role of nutrition on health and performance, updated high-quality figures and graphics, and new chapters on the history of sports nutrition, phytonutrients and botanical extracts, nutrient timing, nootropics, sports nutrition for special populations (i.e., adolescents, females, tactical, ultraendurance, combat, and masters’ athletes), applied sports nutrition program components, and additional training related information. It also overviews the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Position Stands to help students prepare for ISSN certifications. Finally, the book provides insights from Dr. Kreider’s 40 year career doing exercise and nutrition-related research on many of the nutrients discussed, working with industry to develop evidence-based dietary supplements, and athletes to optimize performance.

This book is a must have for serious athletes and professionals!

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04/01/2026

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