3 Action Creatine (Creapure®): What you need to know
You may have heard the subject mentioned by athletes or read about it in your favorite sports magazine. Not surprising, creatine is a well-known and frequently used supplement among athletes. You, as someone who is interested in optimizing training and nutrition, are probably wondering what the deal is with creatine and whether you should start taking it? We are happy to give you a brief explanation about this.
What is creatine?
3Action Creatine (Creapure®) is a nutritional supplement, suitable for athletes who want to increase their muscle strength, muscle mass, speed and/or explosiveness. During short, intensive efforts, creatine provides the muscles with energy for the first 6 to 30 seconds via the ATP-CP system. Creatine occurs naturally in our body through production in the liver, kidneys and pancreas. In addition, we get a part from our food, mainly meat and fish. However, our muscles only have a limited supply. By taking 3Action Creatine (Creapure®), the supply in the muscles is replenished and increased, resulting in a performance-enhancing effect. This allows athletes to train more intensively, build more muscle mass and increase muscle strength. In addition, creatine can promote the rehabilitation process after a sports injury.
Who benefits from it?
Using a creatine supplement can be beneficial for explosive sports, endurance efforts or sports that require intensive or repeated explosive movements with short rest periods. It is not only suitable for fitness fanatics, but also for football, basketball, hockey, swimming and cycling such as sprinting. 3Action Creatine consists of 100% Creapure®, the purest form of creatine on the market. Because we get a part from food, creatine as a supplement is extremely suitable for vegetarians and vegans, where the creatine stores in the muscles are often insufficient.
What are some possible disadvantages?
Taking creatine leads to fluid retention in the muscles in many people, which causes weight gain in some athletes. It seems as if your muscle mass is increasing, but in reality this weight gain is due to fluid. Muscle mass looks fuller and can provide a less “dry” appearance. Something that fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders should take into account. This extra weight gain can also be detrimental to certain sports where weight plays an important role. Think of endurance exercise such as cycling uphill.
Conclusion
Creatine has many benefits and unlike many supplements, creatine is an effective supplement. Athletes can train more intensively, build more muscle mass and increase muscle strength. It can help the rehabilitation process after a sports injury. However, keep in mind that weight gain due to fluid retention is often unavoidable.
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- Michaline Lon, sports dietician -
