What is creatine?
Creatine is a type of amino acid that is made by the liver and kidneys and mostly stored in the muscles. It serves as an energy source for the body, especially for the skeletal muscles. These are the muscles that attach to bones and help you move your body. Creatine can also be stored in brain tissue
What does creatine do?
Creatine helps give your body’s muscles energy and strength. Your muscles store creatine in the form of creatine phosphate. When the body needs a sudden burst of energy, the muscles convert the creatine phosphate into energy-carrying molecules. Because of this, creatine supplements are often used for improving athletic performance and enhancing muscle mass.
Creatine supplementation may:
Improve exercise performance
Increase muscle mass and strength
Increase exercise tolerance
Help with post-exercise recovery
Help prevent muscle injuries after exercise
