Creatine supplements
Creatine was first identified in 1832 when Michel Eugène Chevreul discovered it as a component of skeletal muscle. He later named it Creatine after the Greek word for flesh, “kreas”. Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid which occurs naturally in the body. It has been noted to increase hydration to muscles which in turn helps with developing bulk.
What does creatine do for body builders?
Creatine is often bandied about as being a wonder food for muscle growth. The fact is that it is a vital factor in skeletal muscle. About half the body’s stored creatine comes from food, especially fresh meat, since vegetables do not contain creatine. Vegetarians can show low levels of muscle creatine however this can be addressed with supplementation. The fact is that most dieticians do not recommend high meat diets anymore and especially not for body builders because the process of digesting large amounts of meat can significantly lower the rate of metabolism. About half of the body’s daily creatine is biosynthesized from three different amino acids - arginine, glycine, and methionine. Ninety-five percent of creatine is later stored in the skeletal muscles. From a body builder perspective additional creatine supplementation means greater muscle mass.
What creatine supplement should you consider?
As with their other supplements, Optimum Nutrition live up to their name in providing only the best supplementation available with the finest ingredients.
Optimum Micronized Creatine:
- Provides a full 5 grams of 99.9% pure creatine in every serve
- Tasteless, odourless powder mixes easily into juice or water
- Does not readily settle to the bottom so it avoids the ‘grittiness’ of other creatine powders
- It has no fillers or additives
- Made with ‘CreaPure’ creatine which is 99.9% pure
- Supports hydration of muscles and strength and power
Optimum Micronized creatine provides the creatine you want in a uniquely user friendly formula that you can easily add to any of your normal drinks.
Why use creatine supplements?
The simple answer to this question is that body builders are always looking for the edge and creatine has been shown to increase muscle mass, and support greater strength and power. It is now generally a part of the arsenal of supplements used by any serious body builder. As with any supplement you should consult your doctor first and always use in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise program, but clinical trials have shown no adverse effects from using creatine supplements according to manufacturer’s directions.