Friday, March 14, 2014

Creatine: What is it, Is it Safe, What Will it Do For Me

One thing is certain about creatine, it works.  It improves an athletes overall performance by allowing the body to produce more energy.  With more energy you can get that last rep in or go 10 pounds heavier.  Creatine pulls water into your muscle which increases protein synthesis.  In addition, creatine recycles ATP, allowing you to be stronger and enables your muscles to recover faster.    

Creatine is a highly researched sport supplement and there are no indications that say creatine is unsafe.  It is always important to read the label and talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.  However, creatine has been known to cause some mild side effects, such as:

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Muscle cramping
  • Diarrhea
  • Bloating
If you have kidney disease you should completely avoid using creatine also for diabetics and people taking blood sugar supplements.  

Women can also take creatine, but if your focus is on losing weight you may want to avoid creatine because creatine pulls water into your muscle.

Creatine Monohydrate is the best type of creatine to take.  It can be found separately and in most pre-workout supplements on the markets.
Creatine is a great supplement for anyone who is looking to add muscle and strength.  Of course without proper diet and workout routine you will not achieve your goals.  There is a lot of information on the web so if you are interested in taking creatine, do some research and see if creatine is right for you.
 

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