Athletes take creatine supplements to boost body mass and increase muscle strength . Creatine works to delay muscle fatigue therefore allowing lifters to get more repetitions done in a shorter amount of time. Also, the more creatine that is absorbed into the muscle, the more water that is absorbed, which increases the volume of the muscle cell . With the increase of volume, protein synthesis could be performed which results in the growth and strength of muscle fibers. A recommended dosage of creatine would be to take about 30 grams in a day for five days and then take ten grams daily for three months.
Creatine is a legal supplement because it is produced naturally and can be found in most foods.
There are not any athletic organizations that ban the use of this nor are there any government regulations. It is predicted that in a few short years, athletes will not be able to keep up with competition if they do not use it. In 1992, the first athletes were documented to use it for preparation for the Olympic Games in Barcelona. There is a rumor that says the Russians may have used it in the 70's, but there is no proof. Some say there are no side effects.