There are too many people out there who are quick to give their opinions on a supplement they actually know very little about.
They may have heard some guys in the changing rooms of their gym saying stuff like: "It just bloats you out with water" or "That stuff can seriously damage your liver dude".
Oh please! When I hear these comments it makes my cringe! Allow me to explain the basic information you need to know about creatine so you can make your own informed decision as to whether or not you would like to start cycling a course.
I'm fully aware that by using words such as "Cycling" and "Course".
I am actually making it sound like you will start using a course of anabolic steroids but I use these words specifically because I believe people should treat supplements like creatine seriously, in order to reap the full rewards.
But I will divulge into serious attitudes towards training and supplements in another article.
Creatine has been used by endurance runners, power lifters, sprinters, wrestlers, footballers, rugby players and countless other athletes for years! In fact Creatine was identified in 1832 when Michel Eugene Chevreul discovered it as a component of skeletal muscle, which he later named after the Greek word for meat, Keas.
But in order to understand more, we need to get a little scientific.
Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that occurs naturally in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily muscle.
You hear that? It's natuarally produced in our bodies! Creatine Monohydrate is a dietary supplement just like Omega 3 fish oil capsules for example or Whey protein! So now we know that Creatine is naturally produced in our bodies, a good question to ask would be.
So why should I supplement it? Well you need to remember that when engaging in strenuous physical activities such as weight training.
Your body can and will use up your natural stores, so by supplementing Creatine you are making sure your body has enough at all times and your stores do not depelete to far.
Also remember that if you do not eat a lot of meat, chances are your not getting enough creatine and good quality meat is not cheap! So supplementing it really is a good option.
Now before I give you the hardcore facts bullet pointed in a nice easy to read and remember format, let me clear up some of those needless doubts you may have in your mind about Creatine Monohydrate (pure creatine).
The side effects.
There were reported side effects and warnings but after more recent studies, these reports are resulted to be unfounded.
And listen to this, this is the Ace card.
In 2004 the EFSA (EUROPEAN FOOD STANDARD AUTHORITY) published a record which stated that oral long term ingestion of 3 grams of pure creatine per day is risk free.
The reports of damage to the kidneys by creatine supplementation have been scientifically refuted.
Well there you go.
I personally recommend that you do not exceed the dosages stated on the manufacturers labelling as this has been tried and tested.
Facts about creatine: Creatine is used to power high intensity muscle contractions.
These high powered muscle contractions help you to gain lean muscle over time through enhanced training intensity.
Creatine is research proven to aid both stamina and endurance, in addition to muscle growth & strength development.
Weight gain (not body fat gain!) due to muscle volumization caused by creatine and fluid being sucked into the cells.
Creatine allows you to pump out more reps or use more weight during the workout.
The increased workout intensity can trigger more growth.
I have used creatine before and seen good results.
I am using creatine now, have finished my loading period and am now maintaining.
I have already noted gains in dimensions around my arms and shoulders, visually I look larger and I feel stronger.
I know many professionals who use and endorse creatine..
...
It works!
They may have heard some guys in the changing rooms of their gym saying stuff like: "It just bloats you out with water" or "That stuff can seriously damage your liver dude".
Oh please! When I hear these comments it makes my cringe! Allow me to explain the basic information you need to know about creatine so you can make your own informed decision as to whether or not you would like to start cycling a course.
I'm fully aware that by using words such as "Cycling" and "Course".
I am actually making it sound like you will start using a course of anabolic steroids but I use these words specifically because I believe people should treat supplements like creatine seriously, in order to reap the full rewards.
But I will divulge into serious attitudes towards training and supplements in another article.
Creatine has been used by endurance runners, power lifters, sprinters, wrestlers, footballers, rugby players and countless other athletes for years! In fact Creatine was identified in 1832 when Michel Eugene Chevreul discovered it as a component of skeletal muscle, which he later named after the Greek word for meat, Keas.
But in order to understand more, we need to get a little scientific.
Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that occurs naturally in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily muscle.
You hear that? It's natuarally produced in our bodies! Creatine Monohydrate is a dietary supplement just like Omega 3 fish oil capsules for example or Whey protein! So now we know that Creatine is naturally produced in our bodies, a good question to ask would be.
So why should I supplement it? Well you need to remember that when engaging in strenuous physical activities such as weight training.
Your body can and will use up your natural stores, so by supplementing Creatine you are making sure your body has enough at all times and your stores do not depelete to far.
Also remember that if you do not eat a lot of meat, chances are your not getting enough creatine and good quality meat is not cheap! So supplementing it really is a good option.
Now before I give you the hardcore facts bullet pointed in a nice easy to read and remember format, let me clear up some of those needless doubts you may have in your mind about Creatine Monohydrate (pure creatine).
The side effects.
There were reported side effects and warnings but after more recent studies, these reports are resulted to be unfounded.
And listen to this, this is the Ace card.
In 2004 the EFSA (EUROPEAN FOOD STANDARD AUTHORITY) published a record which stated that oral long term ingestion of 3 grams of pure creatine per day is risk free.
The reports of damage to the kidneys by creatine supplementation have been scientifically refuted.
Well there you go.
I personally recommend that you do not exceed the dosages stated on the manufacturers labelling as this has been tried and tested.
Facts about creatine: Creatine is used to power high intensity muscle contractions.
These high powered muscle contractions help you to gain lean muscle over time through enhanced training intensity.
Creatine is research proven to aid both stamina and endurance, in addition to muscle growth & strength development.
Weight gain (not body fat gain!) due to muscle volumization caused by creatine and fluid being sucked into the cells.
Creatine allows you to pump out more reps or use more weight during the workout.
The increased workout intensity can trigger more growth.
I have used creatine before and seen good results.
I am using creatine now, have finished my loading period and am now maintaining.
I have already noted gains in dimensions around my arms and shoulders, visually I look larger and I feel stronger.
I know many professionals who use and endorse creatine..
...
It works!
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