By Jordan Harder
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13 Jun, 2019
The simple answer is yes. It has been proven to boost physical and mental performance. Creatine has a ton of myths with it, which is surprising because it is the most researched supplement available. Like any supplement, if you are not working hard, and recovering harder it probably not for you. Make sure to dial in your sleep, nutrition, and hydration before adding it in. Creatine is produced in the body (liver, pancreas, and kidneys) but at extremely low levels. Other ways to add Creatine in your diet is through consumption of red meat. But 60% of people are deficient in Creatine. Creatine is a fuel source for short duration high-intensity movements. Think sprints, jumps, athletics and weight training. Here’s the quick version of how it works. ATP is the energy currency of the body. When used ATP splits into ADP + phosphate when used for energy. What Creatine does is bind with the phosphate so that it can be reused without tapping into the aerobic energy pathways. Creatine usage also has been linked to small increases in growth hormones such as IGF-1, which helps increase muscle mass. Creatine also has cognitive benefits. It has been linked to minimizing the effects of neurological diseases and brain injuries (concussions). As well as increase short term memory and memory recall. It is not a miracle drug or anything that will change your life. But it can be used to help slight boosts in performance. When taking Creatine there is no need to load initially. 5g a day is all you need. Make sure you are taking Creatine monohydrate. Creapure is the way to go, make sure the bottle has the Creapure logo on the back to make sure you are getting the highest quality available. I throw mine in my daily smoothie. --