Creatine | Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Creatine		Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives
Also known as:	Creatine citrate • Creatine monohydrate • Creatine phosphate
Botanical Name or Chemical Name:	Methyl-guanido-acetic acid

Description:	Creatine is an amino acid metabolite found in the body: it helps to produce energy. Creatine is produced in the body from amino acids arginine, glycine and methionine in kidneys, liver and pancreas. Meat, chicken and fish are most important dietary sources of creatine.

Oral Uses

Athletic performance
Creatine is an ergogenic aid; improves energy production and athletic performance in high intensity and short duration activities; increases lean muscle mass, muscle strength and endurance; reduces muscle weakness and fatigue. Take 15-25 g of creatine daily as a loading dose, in divided doses, for 3-6 days and continue by taking 2-6 g daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better if used with carbohydrates and alpha lipoic acid.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Creatine increases and maintains muscle strength and endurance; alleviates symptoms. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Creatine helps to maintain muscle mass; increases muscle strength and endurance; enhances body composition. Take 3-10 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
High triglycerides
Creatine reduces total cholesterol and triglycerides. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Creatine reduces muscle weakness and fatigue; maintains and increases muscle strength and slows down the progression. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Andropause
Creatine helps to maintain muscle mass; increases muscle strength and endurance. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Anorexia nervosa
Creatine helps to maintain muscle mass; increases muscle strength and endurance; reduces muscle weakness and fatigue. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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Oral Actions

Action - Ergogenic aid
Creatine is an ergogenic aid; helps to improve physical or mental performance. Take 5-20 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Anabolic effect
Creatine has anabolic effect; helps to build muscle and other tissues. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Cardiac tonic
Creatine is a cardiac tonic; strengthens the heart. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Anti-aging
Creatine is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Antioxidant
Creatine is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it if you are pregnant, nursing, diabetic, if you have hypertension, water retention or kidney conditions. Do not use creatine with caffeine and ephedra.
Side effects: Nausea, stomach upset, dizziness or weakness, arrythmia, loose stools, diarrhea, and weight gain.

Available Forms

Creatine is available in tablet, capsule, liquid and powder form.