DaveSavesTheDay
12-12-2005, 08:59 PM
Most of you should know what creatine is, but for those of you who don't..
Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle cells.
There is scientific evidence that taking creatine supplements can marginally increase athletic performance in high-intensity, anaerobic exercise. Ingesting creatine can increase the level of phosphocreatine in the muscles up to 20%. An additional study (Rae et al, 2003) suggests increased mental capabilities as a result of oral intake of creatine over a 60 day period.
Current studies indicate that short-term creatine supplementation in healthy individuals is safe (Robinson et al., 2000), and a long term study suggests the same thing (Mayhew & Ware, 2002).
In the past, there have been many reports of excessive cramping caused by creatine supplementation. However, there is no direct link to creatine use and muscle cramping or pulls, and research shows that creatine doesn’t impair heat regulation during exercise. Results from a study done at the University of Memphis showed no reports of muscle cramping in subjects taking creatine-containing supplements during various exercise training conditions. Among the test subjects were elite junior swimmers, college football players, and trained and untrained endurance athletes. (Kreider R, et al, 1998)
Creatine use is not considered doping and is currently acceptable to all sports-governing bodies
SOURCE : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatine#Function
I just wanted to know if people could give me some sort of input into the whole topic, hopfully pseaking from personal experience.
Thanks. :thumb:
Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle cells.
There is scientific evidence that taking creatine supplements can marginally increase athletic performance in high-intensity, anaerobic exercise. Ingesting creatine can increase the level of phosphocreatine in the muscles up to 20%. An additional study (Rae et al, 2003) suggests increased mental capabilities as a result of oral intake of creatine over a 60 day period.
Current studies indicate that short-term creatine supplementation in healthy individuals is safe (Robinson et al., 2000), and a long term study suggests the same thing (Mayhew & Ware, 2002).
In the past, there have been many reports of excessive cramping caused by creatine supplementation. However, there is no direct link to creatine use and muscle cramping or pulls, and research shows that creatine doesn’t impair heat regulation during exercise. Results from a study done at the University of Memphis showed no reports of muscle cramping in subjects taking creatine-containing supplements during various exercise training conditions. Among the test subjects were elite junior swimmers, college football players, and trained and untrained endurance athletes. (Kreider R, et al, 1998)
Creatine use is not considered doping and is currently acceptable to all sports-governing bodies
SOURCE : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatine#Function
I just wanted to know if people could give me some sort of input into the whole topic, hopfully pseaking from personal experience.
Thanks. :thumb: