Whether individuals participate in moderate or advanced athletic pursuits, there is an increased demand for specific nutritional supplements. Additionally, specific supplements assist in reducing post workout muscle aches and pains.
Creatine is synthesized in the liver from the amino acids glycine, arginine and methionine.
In skeletal muscle it is phosphorylated to form phosphorylcreatine, which is an important energy store for ATP, the major energy storage molecule of the body. A study, published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, found that muscle fibers change in athletes who use creatine thus enabling them to lift more weight. Creatine increases exercise related gains in lean body mass. Creatine appears to be an excellent supplement for those athletes participating in weight training, football or other high intensity athletic endeavors. It is available in a powder form.