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Creatine Helps You Survive Severe Impacts |
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Written by Superhuman
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Thursday, 17 January 2008 |
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Creatine monohydrate is a supplement that increases muscle size and strength. Creatine enhances
cell energy levels by increasing a high-energy chemical called creatine phosphate. It also improves the function of cell energy centers (mitochondria) and fights harmful chemicals called free radicals produced naturally during metabolism that damage cell membranes and DNA (genetic material). It increases muscle strength, power and lean tissue and slows deterioration in degenerative diseases. Creatine supplements improved quality of life in patients with nerve disorders, such as ALS, MS, MD and myasthenia gravis. Canadian researchers found that creatine supplements increased bone structure and function in rats. Back and leg bones showed 20 percent greater strength following creatine monohydrates supplementation for five weeks. Creatine works by stimulating chemicals important for bone growth and metabolism, which makes bones stronger and less prone to fracture. (Medicine Science Exercise Sports, 39: 816-820, 2007)
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