WHAT IS CREATINE?
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in small amounts in certain foods and synthesized within the human body, primarily in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. It is composed of three amino acids: arginine, glycine, and methionine. Creatine is stored in muscles and plays a crucial role in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the primary energy currency of the cell.
WHO SHOULD TAKE CREATINE POWDER?
Creatine powder is a widely used and safe supplement, and it can be beneficial for individuals who are healthy and physically active, athletes, bodybuilders and individuals who engage in high intensity exercise.
BENEFITS OF CREATINE POWDER
Enhanced Muscle Strength and Power: By boosting the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary cellular energy source, creatine can enhance strength and power during resistance training and high-intensity activities.
Improve Outcome of Exercise Performance: Creatine improves performance in activities demanding short bursts of intense effort, such as weightlifting, sprinting, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
Muscle Recovery: The science is still not out whether creatine dosage has any direct effect on muscle recovery.
Augmented Muscle Mass: Although creatine's main role isn't direct muscle size increase, its capacity to amplify strength and performance in resistance training can indirectly contribute to long-term muscle growth.
Assistance for Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Given that creatine is naturally present in animal products, individuals adhering to vegetarian or vegan diets may have lower mucscle creatine levels. Supplementation with creatine can help fulfill their requirements.
IS CREATINE POWDER SAFE TO CONSUME?
While creatine is generally considered safe for healthy adults, some individuals do experience water retention, The response is highly individual. Elevated doses may also hinder the body's natural production of creatinine.
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The common myths around creatine supplements.
CREATINE POWDER USAGE
The recommended dosage of Creatine is 3 gm per day for Indian adults. You can mix with 250-300 ml Water/ Beverage/ Protein Shake and consume it anytime of the day as per your convenience.
Micronised Creatine Supplement
Creatine is naturally produced in our body and it is used in the recycling of ATP which is our body’s energy currency. Creatine monohydrate is one of the most well-researched sports nutrition ingredients. When used in combination with regular weight training, it has been shown to support athletic performance and power. Mixes easily in water or in your protein shake without imparting any take to it. Each serving of Optimum Nutrition Micronised Creatine gives you 3 grams of Creatine per serving. To instantly check the authenticity of your ON product, visit our website AUTHENTICATEON.in
FAQs
Does creatine have any negative health effects?
Creatine is among the most researched supplements in the sports nutrition category over the last 20 years. There is no compelling scientific evidence that the short- or long-term use of creatine monohydrate has any detrimental effects on otherwise healthy individuals and the only side effect seems to be potential weight gain.
Is the creatine monohydrate derived from an animal?
No, it is a synthetic product, Hydroxyl Acetonitrite Methylamine, with no animal ingredients
Does creatine cause bloating?
The bloating effect caused by creatine is due to water retention and is an individual response.
Is Optimum Nutrition Micronised Creatine Vegetarian?
Yes. This product is suitable for Vegetarians.
Are there any allergy warnings on the product?
no there are no major allergens present.
Where is the Creatine sourced from?
The creatine we use can be sourced from anywhere in the world. We use high quality micronized creatine that has been approved through our high Quality standards and specifications. Our creatine is made of 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate.
Should we do creatine cycle/creatine loading or take it daily?
The old school of thought was to do a cycle of 12 weeks on and 4-6 weeks off, but new studies have shown that you can take it consistently and consume 3-5 grams for daily maintenance.
Can I use this products if I have any medical condition?
While our products are formulated to be high quality – they are formulated to be used by healthy and active adults. We advise anyone who has a medical condition to check with their healthcare professional before using any of our products.
Can I use this product if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
We do not recommend our product for those who are pregnant, or those who are nursing. We feel that during these growing stages, nutrients from whole foods are of utmost importance. As always, we recommend that if you want to use our products and have a medical inquiry, consult with your physician prior to consumption.
Are the sweeteners used in your products safe for consumption?
Sweeteners are used in foods to provide reduced to zero calorie options to sweeten foods. There is lack of convincing data linking the intake of sweeteners at appropriate daily intake levels - to any negative health outcomes . FSSAI permits use of artificial sweeteners and considers them to be safe to consumption at prescribed levels.
Does Optimum Nutrition Creatine contain banned substances?
Creatine is Inform Choice Certified, which means the product is regularly tested for banned substances. In general, Glanbia Performance Nutrition products are not formulated or developed to contain prohobited banned substances.
