CREATINE MONOHYDRATE

Creatine monohydrate supports muscles by working as a reserve energy supply in muscle cells and helps maintain ATP (adenosine triphosphate) levels. Muscular contractions are powered by the breakdown of ATP to ADP (adenosine diphosphate). When all the ATP is broken down, creatine phosphate in a muscle donates a phosphate group to ADP, and rebuilds ATP to promote further energy reactions. By maintaining healthy levels of creatine there are greater energy reserves for muscles to use and more work can occur.

Build stronger muscles
In a double blind study conducted at Southern Illinois University, 23 male volunteers were assigned to two groups, with one receiving 5 grams of creatine monohydrate in a flavored drink three times per day for five days, and the other ingesting a placebo. Each group was examined for muscle performance and body composition during a program of arm strength training. Results showed that the creatine group increased the average amount of weight lifted from 42.8kg to 54.7kg while placebo increased from 42.5kg to 49.3kg. Results were significantly greater in the creatine group, with increases in lean, fat free body mass compared to placebo. There were no changes in fat mass and percent body fat in either group. The researchers concluded that creatine supplementation during strength training leads to greater increases in muscular strength and fat free body mass than strength training alone. (Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2000 Mar;32(3):654-8.)

While many people generally associate creatine with muscles, it is also abundant in the brain. In the same way creatine increases energy stores in muscles, it promotes energy reserves in the brain to help increase oxygen flow to nerve cells, and supports memory and recall functions.

Creatine monohydrate is a great way to build physical energy and keep your muscles operating at peak capacity. Add it to your supplement program and find the energy you’ve been looking for.