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In the gym world, creatine is known for its ability to boost strength and
power. Creatine is one of the best supplements an athlete can take. But, did
you know that it has other benefits as well? Find out more below...
Article Summary:
In the gym world, creatine is known for its ability to boost strength and
power. Sprinters take it to help them explode out of the blocks, football
players take it to bulk up and bodybuilders use it to build strength and size
and work harder in the gym. Creatine is one of the best supplements an
athlete can take. But, did you know that it has other benefits as well?
What Is Creatine?
Where does our body get creatine? We eat it in fish and meat. A pound of
uncooked beef contains approximately 1-2 grams of creatine. And, we can
also make about 1-2 grams of creatine daily from the amino acids glycine,
arginine and methionine. Because dietary sources of creatine are found in
animal flesh, some reports indicate that vegetarians have lower creatine
stores in their muscle tissue than non-vegetarians.
Where Does Our Body Get Creatine?
If you want to supplement with creatine, take 0.3 grams creatine per
kilogram body weight for 5-7 days (5 grams four times per day for instance)
to saturate creatine stores. After this period, take 3-5 grams per day to
maintain stores.
We know it can increase your one rep max bench press and make an athlete
more explosive. But, did you know this could translate to enhanced self-
esteem? When you look better, you feel better about yourself. And, physical
activity itself is one of nature's best mood lifters.
Muscular Dystrophy:
Studies in early Parkinson's disease patients indicate that creatine may help
slow the rate of disease progression. Creatine may also improve strength and
the results from physical therapy in patients with Parkinson's.
1. Get your routine checkups from your physician and the physical
exams you need based on your age. Preventive medicine works.
Creatine can help you build a great body. In fact, that is the most noted
benefit from consuming this supplement. It can help you work harder in the
gym by providing a substrate necessary for the production of energy. And
when you work harder you'll build strength, size and power. But, creatine
does more than just help build a strong body.
It may help many people who suffer from debilitating diseases. In fact,
clinical trials are currently examining how creatine may help people with
Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, statin related myopathy,
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and more. See www.clinicaltrials.gov for
more information on these trials.
*Always tell your physician about any supplements, medicines and over the
counter drugs you are taking (doses, frequency, and brand name). Keeping
your physician informed will help her treat you.