creatine
noun
cre·a·tine
ˈkrē-ə-ˌtēn 
-tᵊn
: a white crystalline nitrogenous substance C4H9N3O2 found especially in the muscles of vertebrates either free or as phosphocreatine
also
: a synthetic usually hydrated form of creatine taken especially as a dietary supplement
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Still, multiple creatine brands advise customers to increase their water intake with creatine use.
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Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
One clinical trial found that vegetarians taking creatine showed a bigger increase in creatine stores, lean tissue, and exercise performance compared to non-vegetarians who took creatine.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Protein powders make claims of building lean muscles, while creatine boasts providing energy for short-term, intense exercise.
—Emily Hemendinger, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2024
Excellent dietary sources of creatine include raw meat, raw fish, milk, and creatine supplementation.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
But a growing problem in boys is the use of fitness supplements such as protein powder and creatine products, a compound that supplies energy to the muscles.
—Emily Hemendinger, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2024
However, research indicates that supplementing with HMB, coupled with creatine and vitamin D, effectively mitigates this phenomenon, enabling you to optimize your workout regimen.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
And while creatine can usually be safely used in adults, overuse can lead to health problems and is not recommended for minors.
—Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2024
There are several forms of creatine, including creatine ethyl ester, creatine hydrochloride, creatine magnesium chelate, and creatine monohydrate.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Verywell Health, 25 Jan. 2024
Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
One clinical trial found that vegetarians taking creatine showed a bigger increase in creatine stores, lean tissue, and exercise performance compared to non-vegetarians who took creatine.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Protein powders make claims of building lean muscles, while creatine boasts providing energy for short-term, intense exercise.
—Emily Hemendinger, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2024
Excellent dietary sources of creatine include raw meat, raw fish, milk, and creatine supplementation.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
But a growing problem in boys is the use of fitness supplements such as protein powder and creatine products, a compound that supplies energy to the muscles.
—Emily Hemendinger, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2024
However, research indicates that supplementing with HMB, coupled with creatine and vitamin D, effectively mitigates this phenomenon, enabling you to optimize your workout regimen.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
And while creatine can usually be safely used in adults, overuse can lead to health problems and is not recommended for minors.
—Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2024
There are several forms of creatine, including creatine ethyl ester, creatine hydrochloride, creatine magnesium chelate, and creatine monohydrate.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Verywell Health, 25 Jan. 2024
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creatine
noun
cre·atine
ˈkrē-ə-ˌtēn, -ət-ᵊn
: a white crystalline nitrogenous substance C4H9N3O2 found especially in vertebrate muscle either free or as phosphocreatine
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