Creatine is a natural substance found in the body; almost all of the creatine found in the body is in muscle tissue.
It has been widely used by athletes for nearly 20 years. Creatine works by replenishing the muscles immediate energy source (ATP), ATP can only fuel the muscle for a short period of time and after it is used it is transformed into a waste product (ADP). Supplementing with creatine increases your body's ability to create anaerobic energy (energy without oxygen), this is vitally important as your body can only make energy without oxygen for a very short period, hence fatigue when we lift weights. When high levels of creatine are present your muscles can produce more anaerobic energy and work for longer: meaning more weight for more reps . Creatine is 100% natural and is completely safe with no reported side effects even with prolonged use.
In essence creatine stops muscles fatiguing whilst under stress (lifting weights) and therefore increases performance. The effects of creatine are particularly prevalent in weight lifting and bodybuilding as it helps the athlete to overload, which in turn can build new muscle mass.
It is found naturally in fresh meat and fish, however the amount found is not nearly substantial enough to produce a suitable effect in bodybuilding, therefore supplementation is the only way to gain a real advantage from creatine.
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