The Most Researched Performance Enhancing Nutritional Supplement

Creatine ? The most researched performance enhancing nutritional supplement

Does creatine supplementation work?

The February 2004 issue of the Strength and Conditioning Journal, the official publication of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, had an article about creatine loading. Why? Because it works!

How does it work?

I never really liked biochemistry, so I will give you the cliff notes version. Creatine is amino acid derivative that enables the body's muscle to produce ATP quickly. ATP is the muscles main source of energy.

Is Creatine safe?

Yes. Creatine is the most researched supplement when it comes to increasing athletic performance. The only side affects believed are muscle cramps and water gain.

How does Creatine help athletic performance?

By increasing the concentration of creatine within the muscle cell, there will be an extended supply of ATP (the main energy source for muscle contraction). This allows the muscle to maintain muscle contraction for longer periods of time, thereby reducing muscular fatigue. By reducing muscular fatigue your can achieve higher athletic performance during short-duration, high intensity activities (e.g., weightlifting, sprinting, etc.).

How much Creatine supplementation is need?

There are numerous research studies that have show that 5 grams of creatine consumed 4-6 times daily for one week can substantially increase total muscle creatine concentration by 20-40%. However, if time is not an issue, 2-4 grams daily should be sufficient to fully saturate skeletal muscles within a month.

To date creatine is by far the most effective supplement for enhancing athletic performance, I have personal used creatine to assist my training programs for years, and it is one of the few supplements I never want to run out of.

--

Please feel free to publish this article in your Newsletter or on your Website (with Resource Box included).

About The Author

Dr. Jeffrey Banas is a Chiropractic Sports Physician practicing in Mesa, AZ. If you would like to contact Dr. Banas, he can be reached at his office at 480-633-6837, or by visiting his web site at www.personal-weight-loss-help.com

drjeffbanas@yahoo.com

---

Increase Your Production Of Nitric Oxide

What Is Nitric Oxide (NO)?Nitric oxide (NO) is produced by... Read More

Liquid Vitamins and Nutrition ? or Pills ?

Liquid vitaminsHardly does a day pass without the liquid vitamins... Read More

Fat Loss Supplement

Fat Loss Supplement ? what is it?What is a fat... Read More

Supplements and Vitamins - Can They Enhance Your Weight Loss Goals?

Nutritional supplements can play a key role in the health... Read More

Body Calling: The Healthiest Women in the World

In September 2004 Orange County, California published an article "OC... Read More

What is Rhodiola Rosea?

Rhodiola rosea is available commercially as a supplement and rhodiola... Read More

The Benefits of Whey Protein Concentrate

Whey protein concentrate popularity has increased dramatically in recent years... Read More

Weight Lifting Supplement

Weight Lifting Supplement ? what is it?The term "weight lifting... Read More

Zma Fuel

Zma is a unique combination of vitamins and minerals that... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Carnitine

L-carnitine is synthesized in the body from the amino acids... Read More

Truth About Omega 3

Since Dr Basant Puri, a consultant psychiatrist and senior lecturer... Read More

Vitamin Benefits ? What You Need To Know

Parents always tell their children to take their vitamins. Every... Read More

Amino Acids For Height Growth ? Boosting Your Growth Hormones

Many people take amino acids for height growth these days.... Read More

The History of Hyaluronic Acid Treatments

While HA has dramatically increased in popularity and use within... Read More

Some Vitamin Supplements to Enhance Your Ironman Training Diet

There are a host of choices for supplementing your Ironman... Read More

The Benefits of Whey Protein

The benefits of whey protein are so numerous and apply... Read More

Store Bought Vitamins - Synthetic?

Did you know that most store bought vitamins and minerals... Read More

Should You Take Gingko Biloba to Improve Your Brain Power?

Have you heard of the herbal supplement with the very... Read More

Vitamins: How To Keep Your Body Healthy By Using Vitamins Safely

Vitamins are an important part of a health diet. Unlike... Read More

Nutritional Supplements - How To Choose A High Quality Product

Looking for quality nutritional supplements can seem quite overwhelming at... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - ZMA

ZMA is a scientifically designed anabolic mineral formula containing zinc... Read More

Supplements and Drugs: A Hazardous Combination

As I have become more involved in using functional nutritional... Read More

Grreen Power

It's green, it's valuable, and it can vastly improve your... Read More

Shopping for Supplements -- Living Healthy and Saving Money

When it comes to personalized weight loss programs and their... Read More

Iron and Your Heart Health

A ranch house, a zip lock bag and some ordinary... Read More

Vitamin B6 - What Do We Need It For?

Vitamin B6 plays a facilitating role in the immune system... Read More

Eight Glyconutrients

Glyconutrients- the latest development in the health industry. What are... Read More

The Benefits of Whey Protein Drinks

Whey proteins drinks, especially shakes, are available in a variety... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - BCAAs

BCAA stands for branched chain amino acids and is increasingly... Read More

Keeping Tabs on Niacin

Vitamin B3 is one of the vitamins that make up... Read More

Mineral Supplement: Minerals in Your Diet!

The food is the raw material for the body. Minerals... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - Tribulus

Tribulus terrestris is a herb that comes from a plant... Read More

Evening Primrose Oil and Co-Enzyme Q-10: A Dynamic Supplement Duo for Women

During the past few years, I've become more interested in... Read More