A Plan For Safe And Effective Creatine Use

By Jordan Blechman


Many people looking to get an edge in their field of athleticism or physical training become fascinated in utilizing some form of creatine supplementation. Even though this is a splendid choice of action there is frequently a lot of incorrect advice given concerning using creatine. This misinformation in regards to the matter can make choosing a creatine and knowing how to properly implement the supplement a confusing job. Many athletes simply do not know how creatine works, how to properly implement it or how to select the right creatine to take. This page will outline fully the bodily ramifications of creatine, which creatine products are of actual value and how to implement this supplement effectively .

To understand how creatine works we must be aware of the elements that power muscle contractions. The main molecule exploited for energy in muscle contractions is Adenine Triphosphate, known as ATP. ATP is a complex molecule composed of the nucleotide adenine and a tail of three phosphates. Energy is harnessed by the body in a reaction that breaks a phosphate group off of the ATP molecule. Energy is extricated and the phosphate group is transferred to a protein enabling it to change shape and start a chain of similar events which make up a muscle contraction. After this reaction happens what is left is an Adenine diphosphate or ADP molecule (adenine nucleotide with a tail of only two phosphate groups). This ADP is then recycled and converted back into an ATP molecule in and by the cells mitochondria. Creatine significantly increases energy output by contributing a free phosphate group. This increases the amount of ATP and reduces the workload of the mitochondria.

Before purchasing a creatine product one should know what aspects to take into account. The most important element to be aware of is the form of creatine that is used in the product. It is not smart to purchase a creatine supplement that does not have an advanced form of creatine in it. Make sure that 'creatine monohydrate' is not the only type of creatine listed, as this is an inferior and outdated form of creatine supplementation. The reader should also take notice that the ingredient 'creapure' is in reality only a name for pure creatine monohydrate. Numerous misinformed so called experts and GNC employees will recommend obsolete and ineffective creatine monohydrate products. There is a wide variety new progressive and far more powerful variations of creatine and it is recommended that any creatine supplement you are considering takes advantage of one of these new types of creatine. The following are the superior forms of creatine that should be listed in a creatine product to make it worth buying : Creatine Ethyl Ester (CEE), Kre-Alkalyn, Creatine Anhydrous, Di-Creatine Malate (2CM), Creatine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (creatine AKG), Magnesium Creatine Chelate (Creatine Magnapower), Creatine Citrate, Di-Creatine Orotate and Tri-Creatine Malate (3CM). One last component to take into consideration when looking at a creatine product is if it has any added supplements . Very often supplement companies will add amino acids, nitric oxide precursors, joint care supplements and/or vitamins in their creatine products. While all of these enhancements are beneficial and add value to the products. They are not, however necessary for the function of the creatine.

A few myths about creatine and its use must be expelled . Oftentimes mislead mothers and high school health teachers will declare that creatine is dangerous and negatively effects the liver. This is absolutely false under all normal pretenses. If one were to consume excessive amounts of creatine while not drinking enough water, dehydration is likely to occur (which is bad for the liver). It is precautionary advice that one using creatine always drink water when thirsty and never ignore the body's natural inclination to drink water. Taking creatine only very slightly increases ones tendency to become dehydrated. It is therefore crucial to drink enough water particularly while training or undergoing physical activity.

The last items to be discussed are dosing and timing. To state very simply, never exceed 20mg of creatine a day. Most creatine supplements have a recommended dosing of 10 to 15 milligrams daily . Creatine causes increase in strength and endurance regardless of when it is taken. However, the optimal time to take creatine is 30 to 45 minutes prior to training. This is the optimal time to take creatine because it gives muscles access to the highest amount of creatine possible.

Quite obviously, creatine is capable of boosting strength and endurance in athletes who use it properly. Now that the reader has been informed on the more potent and advanced types of creatine never again shall money be invested poorly on inferior creatine products. After rebutting the rumors regarding creatine being dangerous the reader can now take creatine confidently knowing that an adequate water consumption is all that is needed to stay safe. With this new knowledge you are now prepared to choose a quality creatine product and implement it effectively and correctly.




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