These days everyone seems to be taking creatine. Some take this supplement to be healthy, others want to build their body and others just take it because everyone else is taking it.
Creatine is a natural substance made in the body. It is chiefly made in the liver and kidney by various amino acids and is used up by muscles. The majority of synthesized creatine is located in skeletal muscles of the body.
Creatine has been widely available in many health food stores. It has been used as a health supplement for more than 40 years. The soviets initially used to give all their athletes creatine because they believed it not only built muscle but also improved the performance in sports. Most athletes who competed in activities requiring intense bursts of speed claim that creatine helped them perform better.
Studies from Russia have shown that when one takes oral creatine on a regular basis, the levels of creatine in muscles will also steadily increase. While this happens in a number of individuals, the effect is not consistent. Other factors that may affect levels of creatine in the muscles from going up include the diet, exercise and muscle fiber type. Eating a carbohydrate diet facilitates uptake of creatine in the muscles. Similarly, performing activities that require short bursts of energy also helps boost the levels of creatine in muscle
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