Creatine: Your Nutritional Powerhouse

There is a lot of talk going around in the world of supplements about creatine. It’s everywhere you look. It’s in a lot of different forms.  One fitness influencer will say it is great for muscle building; another will say that it speeds up recovery. Many people think it is just for gym goers or bodybuilders. But what is creatine really?  Do you really need it?  Let’s break it down. . .

Creatine is a natural source of energy for your muscles.  Half the necessary  daily creatine intake actually comes from your diet. People can actually get this through red meats, seafood and other animal products (this definitely leaves vegetarians and vegans wanting). The other half is actually produced in your body through your pancreas, liver and kidneys. It is sent to muscles during physical activity and the rest of the time to your brain, heart and other necessary tissues.

But is that enough? It’s enough for daily life function. But if you want to optimize your physical health and workout performance, you might want to consider taking a creatine supplement.  Benefits are wide ranging, as though the term “best bang for your buck” was coined with creatine in mind.

Should you take creatine? Well, studies have shown creatine helps to speed up muscle recovery, aid in increasing water content in your muscles and helps immensely with growth and tissue repair. But the benefits don’t stop there.

It’s important to note creatine isn’t just for the young, male athletic crowd. Recent studies have shown that taking creatine daily can help with short term memory, cognitive focus and potentially mood disorders.  But recent findings are showing that women can benefit immensely from creatine supplementation as well, helping to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and bone density loss. Sounds like a win-win to me.

So if you work out regularly, you can expect some of the following benefits to flow your way: reduced severity of muscular injuries, cramping, muscle tightness, improve performance and give you the energy you need to help with more intense exercise.  In addition, early studies are showing a host of potential medical benefits in neuro diseases such as Huntington’s, Parkinsons and muscular dystrophy as well as diabetes and insufficient blood flow due to some heart disease.

Creatine is one of the best products out there to add to your nutrition regime.  Maybe it’s time to add it to your supplement stack.  Take your health to the next level. Optimize your health. What have you got to lose? That “bang for your buck” will feel like you boosted your health with dynamite. 

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