Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in muscle cells

 Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in muscle cells. It's also a popular supplement among athletes and bodybuilders because it helps improve strength, increase lean muscle mass, and aid muscles in recovering more quickly during exercise.

Key Points:

  • Function: Helps produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of cells, especially during high-intensity exercise.
  • Sources: Found in red meat and seafood; also produced by the liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
  • Supplement Form: Most common type is creatine monohydrate, which is well-researched and considered safe and effective.
  • Benefits:
    • Increased muscle mass
    • Improved performance in high-intensity workouts
    • Better recovery
  • Side Effects: Generally safe, but high doses may cause stomach upset, water retention, or cramping in some people.
  •  Here’s a simple guide to choosing and using creatine effectively below:

1. Best Type of Creatine:

Creatine Monohydrate is the gold standard:

  • Most researched
  • Cheapest
  • Proven effective

Other types (like creatine HCL or buffered creatine) are more expensive and offer no clear advantage for most people.


2. How to Take It:

Option 1: Loading Phase (Faster Results)

  • 20g per day for 5–7 days (split into 4 doses of 5g)
  • Then 3–5g daily for maintenance

Option 2: No Loading (Slower Build-up)

  • Just 3–5g daily
  • Full benefits after 3–4 weeks

Tip: Mix with water or juice. Taking it after a workout with a meal (especially carbs) helps absorption.


3. Timing:

  • Post-workout is slightly better for muscle uptake.
  • But consistency matters more than timing—just take it daily.

4. Safety:

  • Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
  • Long-term use (even years) is safe for healthy individuals.
  • Not recommended for people with kidney issues unless cleared by a doctor.


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