Creatine, although found in the body naturally is not necessarily in large enough supply to affect you the way you want it to with respect to sports endurance and strength. There are various that creatine affects the body:
- Creatine allows the body to maintain a higher level of ATP which is one of the energy systems used for fast, explosive power
- Assists the body in the reduction of protein breakdown and amino acid oxidation
- Enhances satellite cell and myonuclei number and activity in human skeletal muscle
- Strengthens the membranes of the cells which helps to lessen tissue damage
Creatine monohydrate has an added benefit of working to create less lactic acid build up during high intensity exercise. If you have ever felt the burn of any muscle in your body while exerting yourself, you know how debilitating that can be.
Supplement FactsServing Size 2 capsules
Servings Per Container 60
Amount Per ServingCreatine (from 1000 mg Creapure® creatine monohydrate) 879 mg
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, magnesium stearate.
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Creapure® is a registered trademark of Degussa AG, together with all its affiliates.
DosageDaily recommended allowance is two capsules each day taken with water or fruit juice or as prescribed by a professional.
Creatine appears to better affect the body when it is taken with carbohydrates such as fruits, juices and starches.
Caution
If you suffer from impaired kidney function you should not take creatine supplements.
Creatine was discovered in 1835 by a French scientist named Michel Eugène Chevreul when he was analyzing skeletal muscle. He found that creatine was related to the voluntary muscle used during exercise.
In addition, he learned that muscle tissue found in wild animals was ten times more concentrated with creatine than in zoo kept animals. He linked creatine to higher activity levels and concluded that a wild animal was stronger and faster and creatine was a key component.