Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M University

09/12/2026

Chun, J., Babakhani, K., Gonzalez, D. E., Dickerson, B., Sowinski, R. J., Rasmussen, C. J., & Kreider, R. B. (2026). Effects of six weeks of guanidinoacetic acid supplementation with and without creatine monohydrate on cognitive function and markers of health in healthy adults. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 23(sup1). https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2026.2711032

09/12/2026

Latest creatine research - GAA and CrM on cognition

"Dietary supplementation with GAA (2 g/d) and the combination of CrM (10 g/d + GAA 2 g/d) for six weeks improved delayed verbal episodic recognition memory and retrieval speed and some measures of perceived stress, sleep quality, and quality of life. However, ... there were some inconsistencies in the findings ...,additional research is needed before conclusions can be drawn.

Guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) supplementation has been reported to increase brain creatine content more effectively than creatine monohydrate (CrM). However, the effects on cognitive function are uncl...

09/04/2026

Latest creatine paper.

Candow, Darren G., Ste Traxler, Philip D. Chilibeck, Scott C. Forbes, Sergej M. Ostojic, Jeffrey R. Stout, Jose Antonio, Richard B. Kreider, Diego A. Bonilla, Michael D. Roberts, Mark A. Tarnopolsky, Fabrizio Angelini, Nicholas Fabiano. 2026. Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation: One Tool in the Toolbox for Treating Sarcopenia. Longevity, 7(1).

Sarcopenia, characterized by age-related reductions in muscle performance (primarily maximal strength), muscle quality, lean mass and functional ability, is a growing global health concern. This pa...

09/04/2026

Creatine and Water Retention: What Does the Evidence Say? Aug 3, 2026 | Blog Written by: Diego A. Bonilla and Richard B. Kreider IN THIS ARTICLE1. Introduction2. The Basic Mechanism: How Creatine Drives Hydration3. A Tale of Two Sexes: Creatine Uptake and Water Storage4. The Menstrual Cycle: A New...

08/28/2026

Great opportunity!

Texas A&M University
Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management
Associate/Full Professor
Exercise Physiology with Emphasis in Human Cardiovascular Physiology

Position: The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management (KNSM) (https://knsm.tamu.edu) within the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University is accepting applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Human Cardiovascular Physiology. Eligible candidates will have tenure review upon hire. We are seeking candidates with leadership abilities who are capable of garnering external funding and who could mentor faculty and doctoral students. Strong candidates will be emerging or established scholars with an impactful research program that will advance the current department's research strengths, related to exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, exercise and nutrition intervention clinical trials, and environmental cardiovascular physiology. The candidate will become an integral part of the Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology faculty with expectations to engage in independent and collaborative interdisciplinary research, aggressively seek funding opportunities, provide research mentorship for students, as well as teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Very competitive startup packages are available to establish a productive research environment.

Application Process: Applications are only accepted online at lnterfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/191992. To apply, please provide the following: (1) cover letter, (2) current, comprehensive vitae, (3) personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, and (4) names, addresses (including emails,) and telephone numbers of three references.

Review: Review of candidates will begin October 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

If you have any questions about the search, please contact Dr. Richard Kreider ([email protected]), Search Committee Chair.

08/25/2026

Don't miss ASU's free 2026 Performance Nutrition Webinar series!

08/20/2026

"In postmenopausal women, creatine, particularly ≥ 5 g·day⁻¹ with RT, 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).

Menopause is accompanied by accelerated losses in muscle mass and strength and declining bone density. Whether creatine monohydrate benefits postmenopausal women are uncertain.We systematically rev...

08/12/2026

"CrM supplementation with and without exercise and diet intervention mayhelp middle-aged and older adults maintain muscle mass and strength while favourablyaffecting selected markers of health and cognitive function."

Chun, J., Liu, Y., Kibler, G. L., Lee, H., Babakhani, K., Rhoades, N., … Kreider, R. B. (2026). Effects of creatine supplementation with and without exercise and diet intervention on body composition, cognitive function, and markers of health in middle-aged and older adults. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 23(sup1). https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2026.2716273

08/12/2026

Our latest creatine study shows that “CrM supplementation with and without exercise and diet intervention may help middle-aged and older adults maintain muscle mass and strength while favourably affecting selected markers of health and cognitive function.”








https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2026.2716273

Theoretically, CrM supplementation during a weight loss and exercise intervention may help older individuals promote more optimal changes in body composition, training adaptations, and cognition. T...

07/26/2026

Great ISAK 2026 Conference at CES University in Medellin, Colombia! Thanks to DBSS, the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, and ISAK for inviting me to speak about nutrition to improve body composition. It was great seeing so many friends and colleagues and meeting new ones. Now a couple of days of cultural events and then back to Aggieland.