Creatine pills

Creatine is an amino acid that is naturally produced in our bodies, mostly in the skeletal muscle sections. Creatine is partially produced by itself but some of the creatine produced in our bodies is a result of the foods we eat. The average amount of creatine found in the human body is around 120 grams. A compound (entitled PCr) makes up for the majority of the creatine found in the human body.

Natural production of Creatine within our bodies can amount up to roughly two grams of Creatine every 24 hours. The maximum amount of creatine that can be stored in our body at any one time is 0.3g per 1kg (with a max weight of your body weight). Keep in mind that the food you eat will play a role in the amount of Creatine in your body. If you were to consume a pound of meat (raw) it could add upwards of two grams of Creatine in your body. Also, remember that the Creatine is not directly provided by the food you eat but rather it plays a role in the natural production of Creatine in your body.

Why Use Creatine Pills?
You may be wondering why you would need creatine pills if your body can already produce a fair amount of creatine naturally. An increase in the amount of creatine in your body can have many positive benefits. There could be expected side effects with using creatine pills but they do have many great benefits as well.

One major advantage to using creatine pills instead of just relying on naturally produced Creatine would be that it provides an extreme amount of energy. This is a supplement that can help while training for a sport or completing strength training exercises. It is most commonly used as a supplement to help increase muscle mass and lifting gains for bodybuilders. While the creatine itself will not directly build your muscles, it provides the needed energy to get the extra edge and make the most out of every workout.

Consistency is essential if you want to build muscle mass. Not only will you have to follow your workout schedule but you will have to give it your all every time you enter the gym. If you are not giving 100% of your effort on a workout then you will not get the most out of it. Creatine pills are simply a way for you to make sure that you always have an intense workout even if you were lacking the energy for a proper workout before taking them.

Disadvantages of Using Creatine Pills
There are a few side effects to using Creatine pills. You may want to look for a full list of these before using this type of supplement. One of the more noteworthy disadvantages to using Creatine pills though would be that it affects your natural production of Creatine. If you take Creatine pills then it will lower the amount of Creatine that is naturally produced in your body. This should not be a major issue as you will be getting a lot of Creatine from the tablets but it is still worth noting.

Effectiveness of Creatine Pills
Creatine pills are very strong and will give you a large increase in energy when consumed. They are often compared to steroids and similar drugs that weight lifters commonly use. The main ingredient in Creatine pills is usually Creatine monohydrate. Other common ingredients include polyvinylpyrrolidone, stearic acid, silica, modified starch, and more.

When taken, creatine pills will store energy within your muscles. This energy is stored similar to how your body would store fat from eating too much food. If you complete a very intense exercise and your body is running out of energy then the energy stored in your muscles will be released. Anywhere from two to five Creatine pills should be taken prior to a workout. Following the workout you will want to take another two to three pills. There is a different way of using Creatine pills (the loading technique) that you may want to read up on as it may be more convenient for you.

Conclusion

Creatine pills are very useful for anyone that needs an extra boost of energy. If you perform various activities or exercises that drain you of natural energy then you will need the extra energy somehow. Creatine pills are one of the most effective ways of doing so. They will respond to your body’s need for additional energy and act accordingly.

You can purchase a bottle of a few hundred Creatine pills (100g to 1kg of creatine per bottle) that will last you for quite a while. This is a highly recommended drug but you will want to make sure there are no negative side effects or negative interactions on your end before using it.

Last updated on Feb 12th, 2010 and filed under Health Supplements. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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