Creatine is a nutrient found in a variety of foods. Creatine is a compound that is critical for ATP maintenance. When creatine stores are exhausted, the muscle runs out of energy, resulting in muscle weakness. Use 10-20 grams a day for a week and then 5-10 grams per day for a maintenance dose. It is recommended that you take creatine with a high-glycemic carb drink. Results in greater strength & muscle growth. Allows you to recover faster between sets and you will get better pumps. My experience: Creatine monohydrate powder and liquid works for me. I have gained muscle mass, strength & weight. EAS makes Phosphagen, and Phosphagain which both have a creatine/high-glycemic mixture which helps the delivery of creatine into the muscle.
A form of creatine that is taken as a dietary supplement in order to increase creatine phosphate storage in the muscles.
A natural substance that is involved in normal muscle energy metabolism (ATP).
Maximizes the body's level of stored creatine phosphate; results in increased peak athletic performance and shortened muscle recovery time.
powerful supplement for anaerobic activity (weight lifting, jumping, sprinting). Allows the body to regenerate ATP faster at limits of performance. Causes faster adaptation to stress, increasing performance. May aid in recovery. Typical dose: 5 grams (one heaping teaspoon) added to water or juice one hour before workout.
Creatine is produced naturally by the body and is essential for the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). ATP is utilized by the muscle fiber during physical exertion. As ATP levels are depleted, muscles become fatigued and levels of lactic acid increase. Supplementing the body with creatine monohydrate helps saturate muscle tissue with stores of creatine helping to increase stamina and decrease recovery time. BACK
is a substance manufactured in the human body by the liver and kidneys. It is present in muscle, nerve, and sperm cells. In muscles, creatine is used to form phosphocreatine, which can be used to supply energy needed for muscle contractions. It has been suggested that by increasing creatine in the diet, one may increase the amount of phosphocreatine in the muscle, which would then provide a greater availability of high energy phosphate for energy production during muscle contraction.
Creatine monohydrate has been clinically used in improving plasma creatine concentrations by as much as 50 percent. Studies have shown that this substance improves training intensity and recovery.
A naturally occurring dietary component found exclusively in muscle meats and dairy products. All commercially sold Creatine Monohydrate is from synthetic sources.
Supplement designed to maximally fill the creatine phosphate stores (fuel for explosive movements like sprinting); little scientific evidence of its beneficial effects for distance runners
