#460 Dr Emily Dow - Creatine, Wearable Devices, Net Carbs, and Gut Microbiome

#460 Dr Emily Dow - Creatine, Wearable Devices, Net Carbs, and Gut Microbiome

Author: Andrew Coates April 14, 2026 Duration: 53:31

Dr Emily Dow has been taking fitness and nutrition media by storm with her detailed and nuanced takes. She’s a great example of an emerging powerhouse with the education and credibility to help everyone, someone I was thrilled to have as a guest and share with everyone.


Emily shares her expertise on:


Is creatine safe during pregnancy

Should people use creatine

What are the proven benefits and overhyped claims about creatine

What are “net carbs” and how should we approach them for calorie tracking

How does gut microbiome interact with exercise and performance

What do we know about how the gut works

Do wearable devices work for tracking sleep, step count, VO2 max, calories burned

What type of wearable devices work best for tracking things like HRV

Does fat oxidation equal fat burning

Why fat burning isn’t an on or off switch

Is there any issue with drinking coffee on an empty stomach

And much more practical and nuanced lifestyle and nutrition wisdom


Instagram: @dremilydow


CHAPTERS


01:17 Creatine Basics

04:24 Brain Benefits Hype

07:50 Safety And Side Effects

09:07 Creatine In Pregnancy

12:12 Net Carbs Explained

14:48 Fiber And Microbiome

18:00 Exercise Gut Barrier

23:27 Gut Brain Axis

25:09 Diet Shifts Microbiome

28:02 Microbiome For Performance

29:20 Fiber Over Probiotics

31:20 Easy Fiber Meal Hacks

32:50 Wearables Step Tracking

34:21 Body Fat Measurement Myths

36:25 HRV Sensors Explained

39:18 Calories Burned Accuracy

40:18 VO2 Max Estimates

42:36 Sleep Tracking Pros Cons

45:28 Fat Oxidation Vs Fat Loss

49:03 Coffee Empty Stomach


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