In this section we have information on the supplements specifically for athletes. You might also want to check out the section on amino acid supplements. A large section of each health food store is allotted for the sale of products aimed at atheletes. There is detailed information in The Interactive Health Food Store about all these products, plus how they function within the body. Sufficient creatine ensures that cells have enough energy stores when extra energy is required.
Creatine monohydrate appears to be the most effective supplement form.
It was originally developed as a bovine growth product. Vanadyl Sulfate is a trace mineral that is used to regulate glucose metabolism. Vanadium works like insulin, increasing the uptake of glucose by cells for use as energy. When insulin is taken up by cells the hunger mechanisms are triggered and the person will want to eat. This does not appear to occur with Vanadium, thus making it a good diet product as well.