Creatine is a naturally formed amino acid in the human body. It is a nutrient like proteins vitamins. Creatine is produced by the human body from existing amino acids as well as from the food we take. The main food sources of Creatine are fish and red meat products like beef, salmon, tuna and herring. Creatine in the body is produced by the liver, pancreases and the kidneys. It is transported to the muscle through blood. Creatine content in the muscle helps to increase the muscle mass. It aids in a special chemical reaction that releases sudden energy to the body when exerted.
Even though Creatine is created by the human body itself, it is also taken exogenously for additional energy generation. Creatine in the form of additional supplement is generally taken by athletes and persons participating in sports like wrestling, weightlifting and sprinting that require bouts of energy. Creatine also increases the muscle mass and is believed to make the muscle stronger. However, exogenous supplementation of Creatine is likely to decrease the internal production of Creatine.
Creatine as a dietary supplement is approved by 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. Hence it can be purchased over the counter even without a prescription. Creatine supplements are also believed to promote lean-muscle mass and reduce muscle wasting in post-surgical patients. It is also believed to help heart patients by increasing their exercise capacity, reducing heart spasms and thus increasing heart function. Some studies have also indicated its usefulness in treating neuromuscular disorders though tests are still being conducted. Creatine is said to be the “most legitimate sports supplement” today.
Creatine supplements are available in the form of capsules, chewable tablets as well as powder. There are two ways to take Creatine supplement: loading and maintenance. Loading is more suitable for people who are taking Creatine for the first time as it involves taking comparatively heavy doses of Creatine till the muscle attains saturation point. The usual dosage in this method is 20-30g per day for 4days to one week. After the loading period, a daily dose of 5-15g per day is recommended. The other method is to start small with just 5-15g of Creatine monohydrate per day. Creatine monohydrate can be taken with just water or any carbohydrate based drink such as dextrose (glucose).
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