My son plays high school football. He is a junior and his coach has recommended that he take creatine, like baseball player Mark McGwire . Athletes at all levels are using creatine hoping to improve their performance. It is also being taken by an increasing number of boomers and seniors who believe the supplement will keep them looking fit and feeling healthy.
Creatine occurs naturally in the body.
It is involved in building muscle tissue and stimulating muscle contractions during intense exercise. Normally, we need roughly 2 grams a day to function optimally. About half of this comes from the animal products we eat, principally meat and fish. The other half is manufactured by our kidneys and liver. Also, taking large doses of creatine as supplements can increase the amount in the muscles.