CreaPOWDER provides 100% creatine monohydrate and is recommended for adult athletes who engage in intense physical exercise: creatine is in fact capable of enhancing physical performance during repetitive activities, improves maximum power during exercise and delays the onset of fatigue. It is one of the sports supplements backed by the largest number of scientific studies supporting its effectiveness.
Creatine (from the Greek κρέας = meat) is an amino acid derivative naturally present in the body. Its concentration increases as muscle mass increases. It is found in foods of animal origin, but is also produced by the body in the liver, kidneys and pancreas. Once synthesised or ingested through diet or supplementation, it is taken up by muscle tissue and stored within the muscles. Creatine, when phosphorylated into phosphocreatine, forms one of the body’s muscle energy stores, used for rapid and intense muscle contractions. From a metabolic point of view, it plays a role in meeting the demands of anaerobic alactic metabolism. In sport, it is used as an ergogenic aid, but it also has antioxidant and cardioprotective effects. In practical terms, it enables better recovery between sets (in the weight room or during calisthenics) and between repetitions for sprinters, conserves glycogen and improves recovery between training sessions.
Is creatine safe to take? Can I really take it for long periods?
Excess creatine is considered safe, as even in large quantities this molecule cannot be converted into fatty acids. The scientific literature reports that it is effective when taken over prolonged periods, with no side effects.
Who is creatine recommended for?
The ergogenic and hypertrophic effects of creatine monohydrate are not only beneficial in bodybuilding and gym training, but also in other sporting activities, such as cross-training, powerlifting, sprinting athletics disciplines (such as the 100 and 200 metre sprints), hurdling, calisthenics and many others.
Scientific references
In Kyoon Lyoo, et al. A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral Creatine Monohydrate Augmentation for Enhanced Response to a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor in Women With Major Depressive Disorder. Am J Psychiatry 2012;169:937–945. DOI 10.1176/appi.ajp.2012.12010
Davani-Davari D, Karimzadeh I, Ezzatzadegan-Jahromi S, Sagheb MM. Potential Adverse Effects of Creatine Supplementation on the Kidney in Athletes and Bodybuilders. Iran J Kidney Dis. 2018 Oct;12(5):253–260. PMID: 30367015.
Buford TW, Kreider RB, Stout JR, et al. International Society of Sports Nutrition position statement: creatine supplementation and exercise. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2007;4:6. Published 30 August 2007. doi:10.1186/1550-2783-4-6
