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Creatine Information - All you wanted to know about Creatine - Frequently asked questions

What is Creatine and what does it do?

Creatine is used for the purpose of bodybuilding and to increase the lean muscle mass is found in the human body naturally. The Body may also receive it from dietary or food supplements that are rich in Creatine. Creatine is a combination of the three amino acids Arginine, glycine and methionine.

Am I ready to take Creatine and why?

It is solely your OWN decision. Many bodybuilders have used Creatine at one point or another and have benefited from its use.

Should I cycle Creatine?

This is still to be verified scientifically. But it is supposed that helpful effects of Creatine taper off after sometime and cycling can be done to prevent it.

Is Creatine unstable in solution?

YES, this is true. It degrades to become Creatinine eventually which is a useless substance to the human muscles. It is advised that Creatine must not be left dissolved in juice or water for a long period (6-8 hours).

What's the difference between Creatine powder and Creatine serum, and which is better?

This is a point of issue since the time Creatine serum was launched. The main difference is that Creatine serum is a liquid. This is individual specific as some people like Creatine in powdered form and some in liquid form while others opt for Creatine stack which is a combination of both.

Are there adverse side effects of using Creatine?

In acute cases, athletes have complained of gas, diarrhea and bloating with over-usage of Creatine and that was cured itself when the dosage was lowered. No long-term side effects have been proved yet.

Which is the best Creatine to use?

There are several companies that have come up with Creatine in one or another form, beside; this is an individual specific issue. Some popular brands are: American Creatine, AST's Creatine HSC, Prolab Creatine, MuscleTech Cell-Tech, and EAS Phosphagen HP.

How much does Creatine cost?

Price is a good indicator of the quality, but that's not the case always. You may spend approximately $20-$30 for a 500-1000gm container. You can also purchase online to get some discounts and more variety.