Most athletes, at one time or another, have toyed with the idea of supplementing with creatine monohydrate. Creatine use is wide spread in professional, and amateur athletics, and is gaining popularity among high school athletes. Despite creatine's increasing presence, little is actually known of its long-term side effects. Misinformation about creatine and its side effects is everywhere. There is a clear need for unbiased information about this important nutritional supplement and its associated side effects. This paper is intended to show a great majority of the pros and cons to using creatine. .
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Creatine or scientifically known as methyl guanidine-acetic acid is made to help and provide energy to assist muscles in movement. It provides this boost of energy by recharging the ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, so exercising more intensely and lifting heavier weight becomes an easy feat. Using creatine in conjunction with a regular exercise routine, is also said to increased muscle size. There are over 135 different chemicals in creatine. Some of which are chemicals to aid our bodies, but others can also be very harmful to our bodies. Creatine is something that our bodies produce naturally. It is mostly found in the bone structure, but it can also be found in the brain, heart, and testes. The main conclusion being drawn by all researchers is the fact that creatine is actually our adrenalin. Even though they don"t say it straight forward it is.
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A new study shows that creatine may very well protect against brain damage. How can a quarter back in the NFL have a concussion and come back and play the next. Creatine employed by many athletes to increase strength and muscle mass may prevent brain damage despite traumatic head injuries, according to researchers. "Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa and quarterback Troy Aikman are among the big-name athletes who take creatine to enhance their athletic performance".
