{"podcast":{"title":"The Ben Azadi Show","slug":"the-ben-azadi-show-743725","podcast_index_feed_id":743725,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/KETOKAMP7343763832","website_url":"http://www.benazadi.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/631d2d26-e074-11ee-a258-d728fb977b2b/image/f3668206ff316bf95b52040006e5b7d0.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Ben Azadi","episode_count":1350,"summary":"Ben Azadi, NYT best-selling author of Metabolic Freedom, is the host of The Ben Azadi Show. We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply them and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset and metabolic health. Discover how to cut through all the noise in the health and nutrition space so you can finally get the results you want, and keep them; whether it's fat loss, more energy, better sleep, or focusing on general health and longevity. As a former obese man, Ben took his pain of being extremely unhealthy, and turned it into a purpose by transforming his health and now he is on a mission to educate 1 billion people. Ben brings you the thought leaders in the world of health, including Dr. Eric Berg, Ben Greenfield, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Will Cole, Mark Sisson, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr Mindy Pelz, Cynthia Thurow, Dr. Daniel Pompa, and many others. You'll discover everything you want to know about the keto diet, ketosis, paleo, fasting, intermittent fasting, block fasting, fasting mimicking diet, bulletproof fasting, dry fasting, water fasting, and everything that works…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T20:21:28.912238+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ben-azadi-show-743725"},"episode":{"title":"Why 5 Grams of Creatine Is Failing Your Brain and the Shocking New Research on Higher Doses for Focus, Energy, and Sleep Deprivation With Ben Azadi | #1290","slug":"why-5-grams-of-creatine-is-failing-your-brain-and-the-shocking-new-research-on-higher-doses-for-focus-energy-and-sleep-deprivation-with-ben-azadi-1290","published_at":"2026-04-09T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ben-azadi-show-743725/why-5-grams-of-creatine-is-failing-your-brain-and-the-shocking-new-research-on-higher-doses-for-focus-energy-and-sleep-deprivation-with-ben-azadi-1290","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ben-azadi-show-743725","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/KETOKAMP9017905865.mp3?updated=1775726141","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/KETOKAMP9017905865.mp3?updated=1775726141","summary":"CLICK to Get Your Creatine (20% off code FREEDOM) HERE → https://bit.ly/4cuhY9g 🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4tgoK96 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) If you’re taking 5 grams of creatine a day and still struggling with brain fog, low energy, or poor focus… the issue might not be your discipline, it might be your brain running low on energy. In this episode, Ben Azadi explains why creatine isn’t just for muscle growth. It plays a key role in fueling your brain by supporting ATP, your body’s energy currency. When you’re sleep deprived, your brain produces less energy, which leads to slower thinking, poor memory, and reduced focus. New research shows that higher doses of creatine, around 20 to 25 grams, can rapidly improve cognitive performance in sleep-deprived individuals. While 5 grams daily helps over time, it may not be enough when your brain is under stress. Ben shares a simple strategy: use 5 to 10 grams daily as a baseline, and increase to higher doses on days when sleep is poor, stress is high, or performance matters most. The key takeaway?You don’t need more motivation. You need more usable brain energy. Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. 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