The major challenge for athletes and physical fitness buffs is to keep the
muscles and brain energized. This is especially the case for endurance athletes
who also need to recover their muscle power quickly after an intense workout and
exercise.
Muscle contraction and relaxation are driven by energy in the cells provided
by the compound adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Muscles have only a limited supply
of ATP, however. The ATP levels are rapidly used up during exercise,
particularly in short, intense bursts of anaerobic activity. Many an athletes
needs immediate replenishment of energy in the muscle during demanding regimens,
such as sprinting and weightlifting. In these situations, the body produces ATP:
The energy currency in the cells, which powers muscle movement and control.
How much and how efficiently is ATP produced depends upon the amounts of
creatine phosphate stored in the cell. Creatine is the biomolecule, which
produces ATP. Creatine is indigenous to the human body, and is produced by the
liver and stored in the brain, skeletal and heart muscles where it serves as a
ready pool to produce ATP. Creatine is the key substance that helps speed up the
ATP refueling of the muscle. More creatine in the muscle means greater energy
production that allows muscle to work longer and at higher intensity.
How does creatine help the muscle perform at higher efficiency and recover
faster? Creatine saturates the muscle to convert it into ATP. This conversion
takes place in the absence of oxygen and is, therefore, used as an anaerobic
pathway for energy.
Creatine is, however, more than just an ergogenic nutrient: It has a
voluminizing effect on the muscle. Cell voluminizing, or cellular hydration,
involves binding of water to the muscle fiber. In turn, this binding gives rise
to the "pumped" look. Since water is bound inside the muscle, the athletes using
creatine do not have the "puffy" appearance. In other words, the muscle looks
larger but, more importantly, has improved strength and has high energy and
intensity. That allows the athlete to recover faster and have more energy for
each training session.
Ultimate Nutrition's Crea Pure is the highest quality micronized creatine
that is specifically designed to enhance biovoluminization. Crea Pure is
scientifically tested to provide the ready source of energy for the athlete on
the go.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5g)
Servings Per Container: 20
Amount Per Serving
Creatine Monohydrate 5g
Directions:
As a dietary supplement, take one rounded teaspoon, approx. 5 grams and mixed in
5 ounces of water or fruit juice, two to three times a day, evenly spaced, on an
empty stomach.
