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Creatine 101

by Sean Mack

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Spend two minutes in any sports nutrition store and someone will try to sell you a vat of creatine. But what does creatine do, and why do people take it? Use this guide to get the facts.

  • Creatine Facts

    Creatine is an amino acid found in proteins that is used for building tissue, regulating metabolism and improving endurance levels. Take creatine supplements after working Read More

  • How to Use Creatine

    When using creatine, always keep the body well hydrated, take about 0.3 grams of creatine per 2.2 pounds of body weight and take it on an exact scheduled basis, either in Read More

  • How to Take Liquid Creatine

    Creatine is an organic acid, found mainly in fresh meat, that delivers energy to muscle tissue when the meat is consumed. Liquid creatine is used by bodybuilders, Read More

  • How Does Creatine Work?

    Creatine is a naturally synthesized protein found in the human body, it is synthesized from three different amino acids; methionine, glycine and arginine. It is found in Read More

  • What Are the Effects of Creatine?

    The effects of creatine, an amino acid, on the body, include better contractions of muscles, increased strength, increased endurance and better rebuilt muscles. Increase Read More

  • About Muscle Supplements

    Using supplementation is common among bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts for a variety of reasons. Muscle supplements generally consist of amino acids that contribute to Read More

  • What Are the Positive Effects of Creatine?

    Creatine has been shown to have positive effects for improving endurance in people with congestive heart failure. Discover the benefits of using Creatine with tips from a Read More

  • Safe Muscle-Building Supplements

    When looking to use muscle-building supplements, it's important to understand that a good nutritional plan is needed to make such supplements work. Find out how to take Read More

  • Muscle Building Supplements

    Muscle building supplements, such as whey protein, Creatine and Hydroxycut, require following the proper instructions for the supplement and appropriate diet. Build muscle Read More

  • What Causes Low Creatinine Levels?

    Serum creatinine is a laboratory test that is performed as part of routine bloodwork and to facilitate diagnosis of kidney disease. Low creatinine levels are a sign of Read More

  • How to Use Crystallized Creatine

    Crystallized creatine, the most popular form of the supplement, looks like granulated white sugar, and it is best mixed in water or foods, but never mixed in acid-based Read More

  • Natural Muscle Growth

    With a lot of impressionable people out there, especially kids, it is of utmost importance to take a natural approach to muscle building. Exercising the muscles is Read More

  • How Do You Take Creatine?

    Creatine, used as a sports supplement, can be taken in 0.3 gram doses per kilo of body weight for five to seven days, after which it can be taken in 3- to 5-gram doses per Read More

  • Significance of High Creatinine Levels

    Serum creatinine is a lab test that is performed during diagnosis of kidney disease and as part of routine blood work. Normal creatinine levels are 0.5 to 1.2 milligrams Read More

  • How Can I Get Muscles & Abs Quickly?

    Getting muscles and abs quickly can be done by including cardio activity into a daily routine, working the abdomen every day and working on isolated muscles every other Read More

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