Athletes strive for that edge, that one thing that will make them better then the rest, that elite athlete. For years, many have looked for the legal and safe way of improving performance, and enhancing strength. The start of the 1990's Creatine came onto the sports world and was the answer for many, but yet it was not fully understood what exactly it dose, and to whether it has any drawbacks, all that one athletes cares is that it improves performance.
             Many ask where it comes from, well Creatine is present in the human body in the muscle tissue, which is gotten through two impending sources: consuming food (animal flesh) and internally manufactured by the body. The Creatine that is not gotten from a persons diet is then produced in the kidneys and the liver, which are made up by using a small amount of amino acids (glycine, arginine, and methionine). When an athlete consumes a Creatine supplement, the body's production of Creatine is stopped, due to the gain of the product for another source. Creatine taken as a supplement is beneficial in gaining mass, in that it super hydrates the cells in the muscles, in which make the muscles larger. But in discontinuing the use of supplementation, gains are lost alone with the water weight. Side effects also pelage this product, although they are nothing compared to other drugs, there still are some unwanted qualities. Without proper hydration, cramping can occur, with little gain in using the supplement. So correct diet, in consuming large amounts of water is key to this product.
             The key to understanding Creatine supplementation is to appreciate that it only helps with certain activities. Muscle cells generate mechanical work from an energy beneficial chemical reaction ATP is split into ADP and P (phosphate). ATP is formed when a muscle is used; a chemical reaction breaks down the chemical (Creatine) to produce ATP. Muscles use ATP very quickly, and
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