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| What is creatine?
Creatine is a natural substance first isolated in 1886 by a French chemist named Chevreul. It is found in highest concentration in lean red muscle tissue of animals and humans in the form of creatine phosphate. | |
| How does creatine work?
When muscles are used to lift a weight, or perform any type of work, ATP, (Adenosine Triphosphate) is rapidly broken down to ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) and energy is released. The amount of ATP stored in the muscle will only fuel a maximum effort such as weight lifting for 10 to 15 seconds. After that the muscle must rely on Creatine to restock its supply of ATP. The cycle is then repeated. | |
| I still do not understand how creatine works?
As the name implies, ATP has three phosphate molecules to one molecule of adenosine. Energy is created when one of the phosphate molecules breaks away turning ATP into adenosine diphosphate (ADP), which is adenosine with only two phosphate molecules. The breaking of the bonds between these molecules produces all the energy the body requires to work. Creatine phosphate (CP) serves as an immediate backup to restore the missing phosphate bond. | |
| At what age can a person use creatine?
People of all ages can use creatine. For athletes, creatine extends energy for intense workouts, for older people with active lifestyles, creatine supplements the body's own creatine supply which becomes less abundant with age. As we get older, creatine production in the body decreases which reduces energy and muscle. Teens in the former soviet union and eastern countries used the supplement since the age of 9 years. However, the dosage for teens is different than for adults. | |
| What kind of sport will benefit most from creatine?
Any sport activity that involves short intense bursts of energy. That includes all sports except leisure sport activity such as chess, golf and bowling. | |
| Is creatine effective for aerobic or anaerobic activities?
Creatine supplementation has been shown to increase performance in both types of activities. | |
| Will creatine make me buff and muscular?
Creatine must be combined with exercise to get an effect. Without exercise, a person will experience extra energy, but muscles will not develop or grow harder without intense workout. | |
| Will I lose fat using creatine?
Most users reported that their body fat level dropped simultaneously with the increase in lean mass. Women reported more fat loss and more lean mass due to their smaller frame. | |
| What is the effect of caffeine on creatine?
Old research stated that caffeine neutralizes the effectiveness of creatine. However, recent studies showed the opposite conclusion. | |
| Are the benefits of creatine backed by scientific proof?
YES! Research studies published in Britain's prestigious Clinical Science Journal clearly showed that athletes who took creatine monohydrate and exercised were able to increase muscle creatine dramatically. | |
| How can creatine help me build muscle mass?
It is important to note that muscle growth only occurs in response to increased demand placed on the muscle by the body, that is, by making the muscle work harder than it ever has before. Anyone seeking greater muscle mass must know that a muscle will only increase in size when stimulated by a greater workload. The increased overload may be achieved in three ways:
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| Can creatine be used with other supplements like vanadyl sulfate, protein shakes, chromium and DHEA?
Creatine does not affect other supplements in a negative way. | |
| Is creatine stable in a liquid form?
Creatine is unstable in a liquid form. In order for the supplement to be stable it has to pass through many stabilization steps which can only be created by educated scientists in a laboratory environment who are familiar with the detailed patented process required to perform this conversion. | |
| Is creatine recommended for women?
Creatine is safe for both sexes. However, many women users of the powdered form report some side effects such as water retention, bloating and stomach cramps. Other forms of creatine eliminates such problems. | |
| Do I need to cycle creatine?
Cycling is a period of time where an athlete stops taking the supplement for short period and then resumes its use. It was used by steroid users to allow the body to recuperate from any stress or damage to the body. Creatine is not harmful to the body and does not need to be cycled. The function of creatine is to provide the body with energy reserves -- if cycled off, the reserve will require reloading again for 5 days. Please note that some athletes who cycled creatine experienced little extra energy. Some articles and books about creatine suggested cycling, but there is no definite agreement about this issue. | |
| Will I lose muscle mass if I stop using creatine?
You will not lose muscle by discontinuing creatine supplementation, however, you will experience a decrease in strength. | |
| What is the proper usage of the powder creatine?
A. Loading period: 10-20 grams (about 2-4 full teaspoons) per day, spaced throughout the day in 5 gram amounts, for 5-7 days is suggested. B. Maintenance Period : One to two teaspoons (5-10 grams) daily. | |
| How can I tell good quality creatine from bad creatine?
Unfortunately, some companies mix their creatine with fillers in order to maximize their profits. Creatine powder is odorless and tasteless, so if you notice an odor or bitter taste, it indicates that it has been cut with other inexpensive ingredients. | |
| Will my consumption of red meat and fish increase my creatine level naturally?
It is recommended to stay within the protein daily intake because meat and fish have high cholesterol and saturated fats. For example, 2.2 lbs of raw round steak yields only 4 grams of creatine (some of which is lost in the digestion process, and some breaks down when the meat is cooked), but also gives you 119 grams of fat. | |
| What about Caffeine and creatine?
Caffeine was believed to neutralize the effect of creatine. However, latest studies recommended caffeine in moderation, one cup before workout because it facilitates the release of fatty acids and increases mental alertness. | |
| Is it O.K. to take creatine on en empty stomach?
Taking it on en empty stomach will increase absorption, but may cause stomach cramps, so it is better to take it on a partially full or full stomach. | |
| Is creatine a steroid?
No. creatine is a natural, safe substance that already exists in the human body. | |
| Is creatine effective for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians do not get as much creatine in their diet as meat-eaters do, so creatine is an excellent food supplement. | |
| Does taking carbohydrate increase creatine effect?
Many researches show that taking creatine along with carbohydrate increase the effect of creatine due to insulin release stimulated by the simple sugars which likely play an effective part in transporting creatine into muscle cells. | |
| Do I have to load again if I missed one or two days of maintenance?
1-2 days is not going to effect your storage of creatine provided you get it in your diet by eating meat, chicken or fish. To avoid the inconvenience of loading or maintenance phases, please check out the research on no loading or maintenance. | |
| I would like to start using creatine,
however, my employer has random drug testing and would like to know if creatine will cause me
to test positive for any illegal substance?
If your were subjected to such a test, you will see that you have creatinine in your system which is a result of using creatine. Creatine is not illegal and has been permitted even in international olympic committee games. | |
| If I use creatine for few years then I decide to stop using it, will it cause any withdrawal symptoms or will it affect me in any way?
Most studies support the conclusion that halting the use of creatine will not affect the person at all. Athletes have reported a decrease in energy and strength when they stop taking it after a long time of usage. It is worth mentioning that unlike other dangerous supplements such as steroids and growth hormones, creatine is not an addictive supplement. | |
| What is the best time of the day to take creatine? Do you take it on days that you do not lift?
The best time to take it is at least one hour before workout to allow the transport of remaining creatine to go to the muscles after the digestion process. Yes you will need to take it on a daily basis to maintain the level of storage in your system. |
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