Creatine has revolutionized the supplement industry. Never before has a nutritional supplement received such wide scale acclaim by scientists and laypersons alike. The past decade has produced countless scientific studies demonstrating that creatine supplementation provides a clear ergogenic effect. Creatine supplementation improves exercise performance by intervening at several physiological levels, commencing at individual cellular energy metabolism and extending to a broad anabolic response. Currently, creatine's systemic effects are the least understood, but potentially, the most important for human health and athletic performance. On the other hand, creatine's best understood, and most widely accepted, mechanism of action is that it increases the availability of energy to the body during moments of greatest energy consumption, such as exercise . Hence an effect of creatine supplementation on physical performance is most obvious during strenuous exercise. Simply put, creatine monohydrate is the most popular and effective bodybuilding supplement on the market. Everyone consistently using creatine is making HUGE, AMAZING gains!
There is one good reason why three out of four of the '96 summer Olympic medallists used creatine: it works and it works well. A French scientist first discovered creatine in 1832, but it was not until 1923 that scientists discovered that over 95% of creatine is stored in muscle tissue. The first published report of creatine having bodybuilding effects was The Journal of Biological Chemistry in, get this, 1926! Although we've known about creatine for quite some time, the first real use of it to enhance performance was the 1992 Olympic games in Barcelona, Spain.
So, what is creatine? Our bodies naturally make the compound, which is used to supply energy to our muscles. It is produced in the liver, pancreas, and kidneys, and is transported to the body's muscles through the bloodstream. Once it reaches the muscles, it is converted into phosphocreatine (creatine phosphate). This high-powered metabolite is used to regenerate the muscles' ultimate energy source, ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
Unlike steroids or drugs, creatine is 100% natural and occurs naturally in many foods; therefore, it can never be banned from any sports or international competitions (unless they banned eating meat). Many foods especially herring, salmon, tuna, and beef contain some creatine. However, the very best source of creatine by far is creatine monohydrate because it contains more creatine per weight of material than any other source.
Initial Phase (Day 1 through 5):
Use 1 heaping teaspoon 4 times daily (body weight less than 195 lbs.), 1 heaping teaspoon 5 times daily (195-225 lbs.), or 1 heaping teaspoon 6 times daily (225+ lbs.).
Maintenance (Day 6 and Beyond):
Maintain 1-2 heaping teaspoons daily (all body weights).
Mix Creatine in with a high-glycemic, non-acidic juice (e.g. grape juice) or water.
While using a creatine supplement, be sure to consume ample amounts of water (ideally 120 oz. A day) to avoid dehydration
500 Grams per container
Serving Size 5g (1 heaping teaspoon)
Servings per container 100
Amount Per Serving:
Creatine Monohydrate 5000mg
