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This is correct. There are two main biological activities involving creatine, a combination of amino acids: 1. it facilitates recycling of ADP back to ATP, obvi
by cratermoon 2y ago
This is correct.
There are two main biological activities involving creatine,
a combination of amino acids:
1. it facilitates recycling of ADP back to ATP, obviously more ATP means more energy, meaning ability to do more reps
2. it acts as a pH buffer, countering the fatigue effects of lactic acid buildup.
So no,
taking creatine without doing the work probably won't make a difference
(except to your wallet),
but use in conjunction with consistent and effective exercise,
the effect is real.
One thing though: don't bother with the creatine loading phase, it's a marketing scheme to sell more product.
- DataDaoDe 2y agoAgreed. If memory serves, most studies have shown marginal effects ~ 5%, particularly for strength. The benefit of creatine it seems at least partially, is the marginal benefit of being able to squeeze out a few extra reps per week
- maerF0x0 2y agoI would add 3. There's an aesthetic change too. (Obviously a preference/eye of the beholder thing). ChatGPT: "This process, known as cell volumization, contributes to muscle size gains." So there's also that reason to take it :)
- wqweto 2y ago> taking creatine without doing the work probably won't make a difference (except to your wallet) Creatine is dirt cheap. Anything expensive is probably a scam.
- kjkjadksj 2y agoAssuming your body doesn’t form a dependency to it somehow and becomes sluggish weening off of it.