"Creatine is nitrogenous organic acid that occurs naturally in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells. Creatine was identified in 1832 when Michel Eugène Chevreul discovered it as a component of skeletal muscle, which he later named creatine after the Greek word for flesh, Kreas."
Creatine is frequently used in the sport of weightlifting as it gives short bursts of energy.
Creatine is a popular supplement among athletes for these characteristics:
• Creatine is an energy source.
• Creatine increases lean muscle mass and strength.
• Creatine improves cardiovascular functions.
• Creatine is useful during high-intensity athletic performance. |