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Creatine information page

Creatine is NOT a vitamin, mineral, herb, hormone, stimulant or steroid but is found naturally in the human body, and in most animals as well, where it is contained to nearly 95% in the muscles, and the rest in other body parts.

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Creatine is required for

Creatine can be manufactured by the body from the amino acid arginine and methionine and is synthesized in the liver, pancreas and kidneys.

Unfortunately you would need to eat about 10 pounds of meat to have the same amount of creatine as you would get by taking 20 grams of creatine monohydrate.

It is used extensively for building muscles and increasing lean body mass and is needed as primary energy source for muscle contractions and it exists in two different forms - free, which is chemically unbound, or in a phosphate form.

ATP - this provides the energy by releasing one of its phosphate molecules - thereby converting to ADP. When this happens the creatine comes in handy - giving back a phosphate molecule to the ADP and recreating ATP.

ATP production is reliant on creatine monohydrate being available in the body - if it is available, more synthesis of this compound can occur, which prevents an over demand on the glycolysis pathway, where glucose is metabolized for energy.

Should the glycolysis pathway be used extensively, a greater amount of lactic acid is formed as waste product - which is what causes the burning sensation during exercising.

Should you then use a supplement to help you rely less on the glycolysis pathway, and instead use the ATP / ADP route, you will be able to exercise longer and harder without a lactic acid build-up with less fatigue and a shorter recovery time after the physical exertion.

Deficiency of creatine

In double blind, placebo controlled studies, creatine supplementation showed impressive results in exercise results, as well as in weight training. Less fatigue and a reduction of "burning" muscles were also experienced.

Dosage

The dosage underneath is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind.

  • To increase intramuscular creatine stores, take 20g per day for the first six days. The 20g may be split into 2 to 4 doses of 10g to 5g per dose.
  • After this dosage a maintenance dose of 2,5 to 5 g per day should be taken, usually as a single daily dose.
  • Each dose of creatine should be taken with some form of carbohydrate, as this increases uptake into the skeletal muscle.
  • Creatine dosage should be adjusted to your individual needs, or as advised by your health or nutritional practitioner.

Toxicity and symptoms of high intake

No adverse effects have been reported, but the effect of large quantities over the long term use have not been determined - although continuous high intake of creatine may cause some health problems.

Visitors are STRONGLY advised to discuss inclusion of large amounts of creatine in supplementation form with their medical practitioners, before using it.

Best used with

Take it with some form of carbohydrate.

When more may be required

It may be beneficial to ensure adequate creatine while bodybuilding, weight training or during vigorous exercise programs.

Food sources of creatine

Beef, pork, turkey, fish and chicken.

Creatine is contained in the following Zest for Life products

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Underneath we have information page on vitamins, minerals, amino acids, trace elements, enzymes and various nutritional compounds that can impact greatly on your general health, well-being and longevity.

Please note that these pages are for general information only and must not be used to treat or diagnose health concerns.

 
Fat soluble vitamins Trace elements
vitamin ABoron
Vitamin DChromium
Vitamin ECobalt
Vitamin KCopper
Fluorine
Water soluble vitaminsIodine
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)Iron
B Complex vitaminsManganese
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine, Thiamin)Molybdenum
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Selenium
Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide, Nicotinic Acid)Silicon (Silica)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)Zinc
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B9 (Folacin, Folic Acid)Enzymes
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobamin, Cobalamin)Amylase
PABA (Para-AminoBenzoic Acid)Bromelain
CholineCoenzyme Q10
InositolLactase
Vitamin H (Biotin)Lipase
Protease
Amino AcidsMaltase
Alanine
ArginineMiscellaneous nutritional ingredients
AsparagineAdaptogens
Aspartic acidAlpha Lipoic Acid
Branched-Chain Amino AcidsAntioxidants
CarnitineApple Cider Vinegar
CitrullineAstaxanthin
CysteineCreatine
CystineFatty acids
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)Piperine (Pepper extract)
Glutamic acidResveratrol
GlutamineVitamin B13 (Orotic acid)
GlutathioneVitamin B15 (Pangamic Acid)
GlycineVitamin B17 (Laetrile, Amygdalin)
HistidineVitamin F (Fatty Acids)
HydroxyprolineVitamin P (Bioflavonoids)
IsoleucineVitamin T
LeucineVitamin U
Lysine
MethionineHerbal ingredients
NAC (n-Acetyl Cysteine)Echinacea
OrnithineGinger
PhenylalanineGinkgo Biloba
ProlineGinseng
SerineGoldenseal
TaurineGotu Kola (Centella)
ThreonineGrape Seed Extract
TryptophanGreen Tea
TyrosineLicorice
ValineMuira Puama
Olive Leaf Extract
MineralsPhytosterols
CalciumSt John's Wort
ChlorideTribulus Terrestris
Magnesium
PhosphorusWater
PotassiumCarbohydrates
SodiumProtein
SulfurCalories
 
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