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CreaPure: Creatine Monohydrate
The major challenge for athletes and physical fitness buffs is to keep the muscles
and brain energized. This is especially the case for endurance athletes who
also need to recover their muscle power quickly after an intense workout and exercise.
Muscle contraction and relaxation are driven by energy in the cells provided by
the compound adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Muscles have only a limited supply
of ATP, however. The ATP levels are rapidly used up during exercise, particularly
in short, intense bursts of anaerobic activity. Many an athletes needs immediate
replenishment of energy in the muscle during demanding regimens, such as sprinting
and weightlifting. In these situations, the body produces ATP: The energy
currency in the cells, which powers muscle movement and control.
How much and how efficiently is ATP produced depends upon the amounts of creatine
phosphate stored in the cell. Creatine is the biomolecule, which produces
ATP. Creatine is indigenous to the human body, and is produced by the liver
and stored in the brain, skeletal and heart muscles where it serves as a ready pool
to produce ATP. Creatine is the key substance that helps speed up the ATP
refueling of the muscle. More creatine in the muscle means greater energy
production that allows muscle to work longer and at higher intensity.
How does creatine help the muscle perform at higher efficiency and recover faster?
Creatine saturates the muscle to convert it into ATP. This conversion takes
place in the absence of oxygen and is, therefore, used as an anaerobic pathway for
energy.
Creatine is, however, more than just an ergogenic nutrient: It has a voluminizing
effect on the muscle. Cell voluminizing, or cellular hydration, involves binding
of water to the muscle fiber. In turn, this binding gives rise to the "pumped"
look. Since water is bound inside the muscle, the athletes using creatine
do not have the "puffy" appearance. In other words, the muscle looks larger
but, more importantly, has improved strength and has high energy and intensity.
That allows the athlete to recover faster and have more energy for each training
session.
Ultimate Nutrition's Crea Pure is the highest quality micronized creatine that is
specifically designed to enhance biovoluminization. Crea Pure is scientifically
tested to provide the ready source of energy for the athlete on the go.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Creatine Monohydrate Dosage?
Creatine is taken in two phases. The first phase is the so-called "loading phase
when creatine is used to load the body. Depending on the individual, it could vary
between one and five days with approximately five grams of creatine is taken three
to four times a day. In the "maintenance" phase following the "loading" phase, creatine
levels are maintained by a dose of five to 15 grams per day in divided dosages of
five gram at one sitting for up to three months.
Who Uses Creatine Monohydrate?
According to reports professional athletes and Olympians use creatine monhydrate
to enhance their performance. Creatine is taken most commonly ingested by weightlifters
and bodybuilders. Since muscle strength and endurance increases all athletic performance,
athletes of all stripes benefit from creatine supplementation, including runners,
swimmers, cyclists, skiers, martial artists, wrestlers, football and rugby players
and tennis and basketball players.
Is Creatine Found in Foods?
To varying degrees creatine is found in many foods. The richest source of creatine
is lean red meat and fish. A 2.2-pound steak contains roughly six grams of creatine.
It should be pointed out that eating large amounts of red meat might be unhealthy.
Is There Creatine Deficiency?
Since creatine breaks down rapidly during the first few minutes of intense exercise,
creatine deficiency may ensue. That may result in decline in muscle power and onset
of fatigue during intense muscle contractions.
Is There Creatine Balance in the Muscle?
Yes, the muscle has creatine equilibrium. Creatine has a normal turnover rate of
2 grams per day. That is, two grams of creatine are irreversibly degraded and, in
its place, equivalent amount is synthesized to replace it. There is a balance between
creatine pool inside the muscle cells and creatine circulating in the blood. After
the start of creatine supplementation, this balance may be slightly perturbed, but
the body quickly adjusts to the new equilibrium within a few days.
Directions:
As a dietary supplement, take one rounded teaspoon, approx. 5 grams and mixed in
5 ounces of water or fruit juice, two to three times a day, evenly spaced, on an
empty stomach.
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