When muscles are being used, their main energy source in the body is known as ATP (adenosine triphosphate). When the ATP is used up, it turns into ADP (adenosine diphosphate), and can no longer be used for energy.
Creatine is naturally produced in the body from amino acids. It stores high-energy phosphate (P) groups and can turn the useless ADP back into ATP, the primary energy source for working muscles.
Creatine can be found in some foods and is most prevalent in meat and fish. But you can get a controllable serving of creatine every day with TruCreatine.
Supplement Facts
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Serving Size 1 Scoop |
5.35 g |
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Amount Per Serving
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| Micronized Creatine Monohydrate (Creapure®) |
5g * |
| elevATP™ Complex |
150mg * |
| Ancient Peat Extract, Apple Fruit Extract (Malus domesticus) |
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* Percent Daily Value Not Established
Other Ingredients: silicon dioxide
Directions: Take 1 scoop daily. Mix into water, juice, or your favorite flavored beverage.
Creatine supplementation is the easiest. Just take it every day, even on non-training days. The specific time during the day is not important. Remember, creatine is something that builds up in your body until saturation is reached, and then your daily ongoing use keeps the saturation.
Short answer: No. Creatine loading is where a high dose of creatine is taken for the first 5-7 days, typically 20g/day, and after the 7th day, taking just 3-5g per day going forward. Doing a loading phase does help you reach saturation level in a slightly shorter period of time, but it is not necessary and we do not recommend it. What's important, is taking creatine every day, not just on training days
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Is creatine only for bulking?
Creatine can be used by anyone wanting to increase strength, grow muscle, or maintain muscle mass. Regardless of your goals, if muscular performance or development is important to you, creatine should be part of your daily ritual.
