Creatine
monohydrate is probably the most widely used nutritional supplement in
the athletic community and seems to have universal success in promoting
gains in size and strength through improving muscle energetics. Extensive scientific research over the last two decades supports claims such as increased gains in muscle
size and strength, improvement in body composition and athletic
performance, increased power output, and enhanced recovery from intense
bouts of exercise.1-5 Introduced by EAS
in 1993 under the name Phosphagen, this is the original creatine
monohydrate supplement, and is still the leader in quality and potency.
Composed of 99.9% pure creatine monohydrate.
Creatine may also have a cell volumizing effect on muscle tissue which further stimulates an anabolic environment for muscle growth. In fact, Nelson et al.6 suggests that a muscle's
glycogen loading capacity is influenced by its initial levels of
creatine and the accompanying alterations in cell volume. By enhancing
cell volume and glycogen replenishment, creatine may speed recovery
from intense bouts of workouts. Make no mistake - volumizing isn?t
about water retention, which happens outside of the cell. Creatine
actually draws water into the muscle, which may enhance muscularity and create an improved environment for muscle
growth - without causing a ?bloated? look. Phosphagen creatine can be
used by male or female athletes who want to increase lean mass gains,
strength, and intensity during exercise.
References
1.
Kreider et al. Med Sci Sports Exerc 1998; 30(1) 73-82. 2. Izquierdo M,
Ibanez J, Gonzalez-Badillo JJ, Gorostiaga EM. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2002
Feb;34(2)332-43. 3. Volek JS, Kraemer WJ, Bush JA, Boetes M, Incledon
T, Clark KL, Lynch JM. J Am Diet Assoc 1997 Jul;97(7)765-70. 4. Volek
JS, Duncan ND, Mazzetti SA, Staron RS, Putukian M, Gomez AL, Pearson
DR, Fink WJ, Kraemer WJ. Med Sci Sports Exerc 1999 Aug;31(8)1147-56.
5. Becque MD, Lochmann JD, Melrose DR. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2000
Mar;32(3)654-8. 6. Nelson et al. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2001
Jul;33(7)1096-100.
Ingredients - no flavour Creatine
monohydrate (Phosphagen?) HPCE pure creatine monohydrate powder. Store
in a cool dry place. Content is sold by weight. Some settling may occur.
Recommended Use Mix 1 teaspoon (5
g) with water or juice, 4 times per day for 5 days (the loading
period). Thereafter, take 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 g) per day (the
maintenance period). Consult with a physician prior to use if you have
any medical conditions. Do not use if pregnant or lactating. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any
disease. Keep out of reach of children.
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