Supplements 101: Creatine

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What is it?

Creatine has become increasingly popular as a supplement used by a variety of gym goers.

It is completely natural supplement researched extensively by scientists and is trusted.

It is something developed by the body through amino acids and enzymes (in the kidney, liver and a small amount in your pancreas).

Roughly, most bodies develop one gram of creatine through natural development.

Documented throughout the science world, adding extra creatine, around five grams into your system gives you explosions of strength and energy. In the context of working out, the added creatine in your system will give you more energy, resulting in lifting heavy weights because you can push yourself even further.

A short term positive effect is the added water weight. A part of the process sees creatine push water into your muscles, resulting in water retention giving your muscles a rounder – much fuller look.