{"product_id":"creatine","title":"Creatine","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-attribute accordion-attribute-benefits-features\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports muscle strength,  performance and recovery\u003csup\u003e‡\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes growth factor signaling and glycogen storage to support gains in muscle strength\u003csup\u003e‡\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports quick conversion of ADP to ATP energy\u003csup\u003e‡\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce recovery time\u003csup\u003e‡\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade with high-quality vegetarian ingredients backed by verifiable science\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-attribute-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-attribute accordion-attribute-indications\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 18 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor athletes and active adults engaged in strength training programs,  strenuous exercise,  or sports requiring repeated bursts of speed,  power or strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-attribute accordion-attribute-suggested_use\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this product with an adequate daily fluid intake. Mix 1 ½ tsp daily with 8 oz of water or beverage of choice. For best results,  take this product with a carbohydrate-containing beverage or food 30 minutes before exercise,  or immediately following exercise. On rest days,  take 1 serving daily with a meal or as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-attribute accordion-attribute-verifiable_science\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerifiable Science\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine is clincally studied to increase body strength,  build muscle mass,  and support recovery from strenuous exercise.  Creatine may increase fat free mass and muscle morphology with concurrent heavy resistance training more than resistance training alone. It also may be of benefit in other modes of exercise such as high-intensity sprints or dynamic movements for improved performance.\u003csup\u003e1-8‡\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine is an energy carrier that is naturally present in muscles,  brain and other organs. In muscles,  creatine in the form of phosphorylcreatine acts as a reserve of high-energy phosphate to provide energy during anaerobic exercise by regenerating ADP to ATP. By increasing the rate of creatine phosphorylation,  ammonia and lactate levels in the blood are lowered resulting in faster recovery from exercise. Creatine also promotes growth factor signaling and glycogen storage to support gains in muscle strength,  size and other adaptive responses to training.\u003csup\u003e‡\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eSince creatine plays other vital roles within the musculoskeletal and nervous systems,  it is essential for many aspects of health. Animal muscle – such as fresh meat and fish – contains significant amounts of creatine. Dairy products contain only small amounts. Since vegetables,  grains,  nuts and pulses do not contain creatine,  vegetarians are more likely to have suboptimal levels than meat eaters.\u003csup\u003e‡\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended dose for creatine monohydrate is 3 - 5 grams per day. At this dosage,  creatine levels in the body will typically rise for three or four weeks before leveling off. With this approach,  a loading phase is not needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-attribute accordion-attribute-references\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuford et al. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2007;4(6).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkare et al. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2001;11(2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooper R,  Naclerio F,  Allgrove J,  Jimenez A. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2012; 9: 33.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecque MD,  Lochmann JD,  Melrose DR. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2000 Mar;32(3):654-8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAaserud R,  Gramvik P,  Olsen SR,  Jensen J. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 1998 Oct;8(5 Pt 1):247-51.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIzquierdo M1,  Ibañez J,  González-Badillo JJ,  Gorostiaga EM. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2002 Feb;34(2):332-43.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcConell GK,  Shinewell J,  Stephens TJ,  et al. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2005;37(12),  2054.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHespel P,  Derave W. 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