Creatine
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Creatine is such an integral part of skeletal muscle that its name is derived from the Greek word for flesh, or kreas, from where it was originally isolated nearly one hundred and seventy years ago (1835). The man credited with this discovery was the French scientist and philosopher, Michel Eugene Chevreul. Shortly afterwards (1847) the German scientist, Justus von Liebig, helped promote a commercially available extract of meat that he claimed would help the body perform extra work. The secret ingredient in Liebig's "Fleisch Extrakt" was creatine. |
Athletes and weight lifters use creatine because they feel that it increases their muscle mass, gives extra energy, and allows them to train longer and harder. Many body builders swear by creatine.
Creatine is also thought to play an important role in the nervous system, where it provides the energy for proper nervous system functioning as well as for recovery from trauma and disease.
Research suggests that creatine may have no value for athletes, especially endurance athletes such as runners or recreational athletes. Proven potential for developing strength shows it they way of giving an elite athlete a slight edge of a few seconds or a small amount of additional strength. For the everyday athlete, there is sometimes additional retention of water which could even cause slight weight gain.
Additional research is needed on taking creatine. Most research has been on the effects of creatine on college age men in excellent health. If you choose to try creatine, check out the guaranteed products below.
Creatine Supplementation
- -- Unlike other creatines, which can be gritty and hard to mix, the creatine monohydrate found in CREATINE 6000-ES can mix easily with water and can be efficiently absorbed by the body.
- -- One scoop of Creatine Monohydrate yields the equivalent of creatine found in over 2.2 pounds (1 kg) of uncooked red meat. Creatine Monohydrate is the most economical, stable and best absorbed form of creatine.
- -- Creatine Surge™ incorporates specific anticatabolic nutrients that aid protein and glycogen synthesis.
- -- Mega Creatine Fuel is a performance enhancer for power and strength athletes. Each capsules contains 1200 mg of pure Creatine Monohydrate. Mega Creatine Fuel increases body mass and enhances muscular performance.
- -- The taste of Chewable Q-60 + Creatine is enhanced by extract. Xylitol also helps promote dental health by helping to maintain a balance of beneficial flora. Lo Han Kuo is a low-calorie, natural sweetness enhancer from the Lo Han plant.
See also: What's in Your Creatine? on our sister site, Fitness and Freebies.
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