Energy Boosting Creatine
In bodybuilding, there is a supplement that helps you in pumping your weary muscles in order to
achieve that perfect body. This supplement is called Creatine. It may sound new to you but it has been tested by
researchers to be an effective sport supplement. Clinical studies showed that persons, who used Creatine as a
supplement, had an increase in their muscle mass. In addition,
it also improves energy levels by increasing muscle strength and improving workout performance.
Furthermore, new research shows that Creatine can significantly affect one's memory. Studies also show that it also
improves a person's immune system.
Before taking Creatine, one must know how it is formed and what it does to your body. Creatine
occurs naturally in your body. It is formed by the combination of three amino acids namely
methionine, arginine and glycine. As it is formed in the body, it acts as a support in the production of ATP
(Adenosine tri-phosphate). ATP is the body's source of energy to do daily activities. It is the one that supplies
your body the needed energy for bodybuilding.
Creatine works by combining the phosphate into your body producing Creatine phosphate. When ATP is
used up, it becomes ADP (Adenosine di-phosphate). This ADP is useless to the body until it comes in contact with
Creatine phosphate. This Creatine phosphate will give off its phosphate part to the ADP thus producing ATP again.
This means that the more Creatine phosphate produced in the body, the more ADP is converted back into ATP. For
bodybuilders, this means more energy to do more routines in their workout.
There is some research on how much Creatine intake is needed by an individual. Here are two options
you can choose from in taking Creatine. One option is you take 20 grams per day as a six day load then a 2-3gram as
an additional maintenance afterwards. For long term use of Creatine, a daily dose of 3-5 grams is appropriate.
In the past, it is said that a loading dose was necessary to get the maximum effect of Creatine,
but researchers found out that it is not important to load. This is because some individuals experience some side
effects like diarrhea and gastrointestinal upset.
In my own experience, I've found out that a good time to drink Creatine is before and after a
workout. I drink it 15 minutes before my workout and 15 minutes after my workout together with a carbohydrate drink
and a liquid protein.
There are three ways you take Creatine, the powdered type, A premixed Creatine and sugar, and an
insulin mimicking agent and Creatine. One kind of powdered Creatine is Creapure. This can be mixed in juice, water
and protein shakes. Another way of taking Creatine is with sugar. One study showed that there is a 60% increase in
concentrations of Creatine in the body if it is taken with carbohydrate solution (this is where you get your sugar)
than if it is taken alone.
Furthermore, high levels of sugar helps in transporting Creatine to the muscles. There is also
what’s called insulin mimicking agents that helps in the absorption of Creatine. Compounds such as D-pintol and
Lipoic acid helps in transporting Creatine minus the excess sugars.
As of today, Creatine is by far the most prominent supplement in building those bulky muscles. Two
things you must remember are, one that is safe to your body provided that you take it in tolerable levels and that
it is a great supplement that helps in getting that perfect body that you've always wanted. So what are you waiting
for, start your muscle pumping with Creatine!
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