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Creatine is what is called a cell volumizer in that it pulls water into muscles to make them a little bigger. This makes for a kind of hydrolic effect that helps you get that extra repetition or two in your workouts.
Creatine is one of the most popular supplements on the collegiate level. It definitely works. If you are interested in a high level of performance it is definitely worth it.
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If you exercise regulary will your creatine be higher?
Creatine is the substance released by your kidneys when they are failing. So in effect no, exercise does not increase those levels. Although some may say creatine is good for muscle building, which it is, but it is quite harmful to your kidneys.
Is creatine a good supplement to gain weight and muscle mass?
Yes, in fact, this is basically the main thing that helps you gain muscle mass.
Why is creatine bad for you?
Creatine earned a bad reputation from high school-age wrestlers who were both trying to build muscle and make their weight. In some instances they were also taking huge quantities of creatine with the thinking that if a little was good for building muscle a lot would build a lot of muscle. This is bad for your health in many ways. Creatine works by increasing the fuel storage capacity of muscle tissue and to do this it has the potential to pull water away from other organs and tissue. Proper dosing and a recommended doubling of water intake is therefore crucial for creatine to be both safe and effective. One side effect of creatine use in some people is muscle cramping. Because it is nearly impossible to study spontaneous muscle cramping the actual mechanism of it not well known. Drinking lots of water, empirically, seems to help with creatine induced muscle cramping. It can also cause death to cells in the upper membrane of the skin. This eventually causes skin aging and spots which aging cream cannot treat.
What is a creatine monohydrate?
Creatine monohydrate is a supplement used by many athletes. It is used to increase strength, energy and lean muscle mass. Creatine is natural and found in many animals that you are able to eat, although it is a very small amount. A good source of information for Creatine monohydrate can be found at http://www.muscleandstrength.com/supplements/ingredients/creatine-monohydrate.html#1
Does creatine make you build muscle fast?
Creatine actually causes your muscle cells to absorb more water which makes them look bigger which gives us an illusion of extra size and mass. Effectively speaking, once you cut down on your creatine intake, the muscles would start releasing the excess water and you may end up feeling your muscles shrink in size. But, one good thing about creatine is that, it helps you gain that extra strength needed to do heavy workouts. Though it only packs water into our muscles, a properly administered dosage/cycle of creatine can help you in gaining weight and strength.
Haw many calories should you eat to gain muscle?
Calories alone do not produce muscle. You should have a good balanced diet, a protein shake or two per day, glutamine is good, creatine, and a good free weight exercise routine.
What is a good Creatine supplement?
The best Creatine supplements are made by GNC. I personally use the extreme formula. It works quickly and safely, test even show some people gained 10 pounds of muscle in 10 days with it.
Is walking good for building muscle?
yes it helps your thighs and its good for your heart :)
What is the good effect of protein?
muscle-building (provided you exercise).
What vitamins have creatine?
Vitamins are totally different things to creatine. Good sources for creatine are fish and red meat. If you are willing you can also look into supplementing creatine. Creatine monohydrate is the most proven type of creatine supplement.
Is it healthy to consume whey protein with creatine?
Yes, you can do this. I have been doing it for years. However, I would take a rest from the creating every six months. Then you can start again. Whey protein is very good for you. Protein is the building block of muscle. If you are using these to build muscle, I would also take powdered glutamine (1000 gram) slow release.
Your creatine kinase is 55 Is this a good level?
my creatine Kinase is 152.....is that bad and what should i do
