Creatine & Exercise PerformanceAn Introduction

In fact, creatine is perhaps the most single studied product in the history of all dietary

supplements!

The Research is VAST!

Over the years a tremendous amount of research has been done on creatine and

exercise performance

Creatine supplementation can potentially impact exercise performance through a number of different mechanisms…

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• In the body, creatine is changed into PCr, which is an important source of ATP energy in muscle tissue

• When a muscle contracts, ATP is broken down and energy is released

• Phosphocreatine serves as a storage reservoir for regenerating ATP, thereby allowing energy production to continue at a high rate

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The most direct is by increasing muscular stores of phosphocreatine (PCr)

Muscle contraction ATP is broken down Energy is produced

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Supplementing with creatine increases the volume of inorganic phosphate to power energy production

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A large body of evidence shows that creatine supplementation leads to an improvement in high intensity training

Enhanced glycogen (carbohydrate) storage

Greater gains in muscle mass when combined with strength training

Limiting muscle damage & improved recovery following extensive

training

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Other potential benefits include:

There are many different types of creatine available on the market…

The vast majority of studies done to date have been on CREATINE MONOHYDRATE

Creatine serum

Effervescent creatine

Creatine phosphate

Creatine ethyl-ester

The other alternatives tend to be more expensive, yet…

Creatine monohydrate

+ more!

There is little or no research on these products

Therefore little or no reason to expect these alternatives

to outperform CM!

So, save your money and opt for CM!

Is creatine safe?There is the potential for creatine to

negatively impact upon the kidneys or liver

HOWEVER, this only appears to be a risk amongst individuals with a pre-existing kidney or liver condition

ZERO research has shown a negative impact amongst healthy individuals

We would strongly advise individuals choose Informed Sport accredited supplements

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