Basic Informaiton:
Synonyms: N-GUANYL-N-METHYLGLYCINE; N-GUANYL-N-METHYLGLYCINE, MONOHYDRATE;N-METHYL-N-GUANYLGLYCINE MONOHYDRATE; N-AMIDINOSARCOSINE; N-AMIDINOSARCOSINE HYDRATE; N-AMIDINOSARCOSINE MONOHYDRATE; Glycine, N-(aminoiminomethyl)-N-methyl-, monohydrate; CREATINE HYDRATE
CAS: 6020-87-7
MF: C4H11N3O3
MW: 149.15
EINECS: 200-306-6
Purity: 99.5%
Appearance: White Powder
Product Categories: Food & Feed ADDITIVES; Nutritional Supplements; Food & Flavor Additives; API’s;Biochemicals Found in Plants; Nutrition Research; Other Biochemical
mp 292 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Storage temp.: Store at RT.
Water Solubility 13 g/L (20 oC)
Merck 14,2568
BRN 907175
Introduction:
Creatine Monohydrate is one of the most popular supplements used by people looking to build lean muscle mass, maximize performance and increase strength. According to survey data, over 40% of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes reported that they have used creatine.
Despite being one of the most scientifically studied sports supplement ingredients available, there’s still a huge array of misinformation that exists in gyms and on the internet.
Description:
Creatine monohydrate is a natural substance that turns into creatine phosphate in the body. Creatine phosphate helps make a substance called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP provides the energy for muscle contractions.
The body is able to product some creatine by itself, and can also get creatine from some foods like red meat and oily fish. However, levels of creatine in food sources may be reduced during the process of cooking.
Creatine monohydrate supplements are products that contain a very pure form of creatine and are often taken pre/post workout and/or with other supplements like whey protein.
Applications:
1). Food additive
2). Cosmetics surfactants
3). Nutrition enhancer
4). Pharmaceutical ingredient
5). Health product
Benefits:
Now that you understand how creatine monohydrate works you can probably already see some of the benefits of using it. Here’s a list of the possible benefits of taking creatine for someone who is doing intense resistance training (weight training) or a sport which requires high amounts of instant energy (for example a sprinter).
Enhanced muscle mass/strength
Increased muscle energy availability
Increased power output (more sets/reps)
Weight gain
Enhanced recovery after exercise
What is Creatine Monohydrate ?
Creatine monohydrate is a natural substance that turns into creatine phosphate in the body. Creatine phosphate helps make a substance called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP provides the energy for muscle contractions.
The body is able to product some creatine by itself, and can also get creatine from some foods like red meat and oily fish. However, levels of creatine in food sources may be reduced during the process of cooking.
Creatine monohydrate supplements are products that contain a very pure form of creatine and are often taken pre/post workout and/or with other supplements like whey protein.
How Does Creatine Monohydrate Work ?
To understand how creatine monohydrate works you first need to know what ATP is and what it does. ATP is the immediate source of energy for muscle contraction. Muscle fibers only contain enough ATP to power a few twitches, additional ATP must be drawn from the body’s ATP “pool”. Creatine monohydrate is converted into creatine phosphate in the body to keep the ATP pool filled.
What does this mean in the real world? Having a good reservoir of ATP available may help you lift heavier weights for more reps by providing your muscles with enough the fast-converting energy it needs for maximum performance. You’ll often hear this referred to as “explosive energy”.
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