Transcript CHEMISTRY OF CREATINE

CHEMISTRY OF CREATINE
By Elek Miller and
Christian Resseguie
(And, Of Course, “The Terminator”)
What IS Creatine??
• It is a naturally occurring substance in the
human body
• It is also a LEGAL supplement taken to
enhance anaerobic performance
• The supplement comes in the form of a
white, odorless, crystalline powder (Pure or
contained in capsules)
What Does Creatine Do?
• Provides additional energy for your
muscles
• Adds volume to the body’s
musculature
• Buffers Lactic Acid buildup
• Enhances the body’s protein synthesis
Why Is Creatine Attractive To
Athletes ?
• It increases the
porosity of muscles,
allowing them to
absorb more water
• Reduces pain caused
by excessive training
• Creatine can help the
body produce ATP
energy
What Is The Chemistry Of
Creatine?
• Chemical Name:
methyl guanidineacetic acid
• Common Name:
Creatine monohydrate
• Creatine is made up of
3 amino acids:
Arginine, Glycine, and
Methionine
The Storage of Creatine
• An average person (around 160 lbs.) has 120
grams of NATURAL Creatine in their body
• 95-98% of the body’s Creatine is stored in the
muscles. 2-5% is stored in the brain, heart, and
testes
• The amount of natural Creatine contained in an
individuals body is proportional to their weight
THE CONTROVERSEY
SURROUNDING CREATINE
USE
What IS The Discussion All About?
Main Topics
• Is Creatine safe to use over a long period of
time?
• If any exist, what are the harmful side
effects of Creatine use?
• Should Creatine remain a legal, unregulated
sports supplement?
The Arguments
• Pro-Creatine
• Compared to other
sports supplements,
Creatine is fairly safe
• Creatine can be fairly
effective (Individuals
reported to gain as
much as 20 lbs. In 6
weeks)
• Anti-Creatine
• Creatine may cause cancer
• Creatine only works for
individuals who do not
naturally produce enough
• Other ill-effects unknown
but possible
• As with other chemicals,
overdosing on Creatine is
dangerous
• Contributes to unnatural
athletic ability in
organized sports
What Is Our Opinion?
• Do not use for athletic
competition
• If you are planning on
using Creatine, first consult
a doctor for the latest
medical info
• If you already use Creatine,
pay attention to your health
and examine yourself
closely for side-effects
• Use only the recommended
dosage of Creatine for your
body weight
Proper Usage Of Creatine
• Read all labels and instructions that come with
your brand of Creatine
• Drink lots of water while using Creatine
• In fact, mix Creatine with water when ingesting
• Use powdered Creatine instead of Creatine
capsules
• Do not ingest caffeine or citrus while using
Creatine
Proper Dosage Of Creatine
Monohydrate
Bodyweight Loading
Maintenance
1-4 Days
5 Days+
143-163 lbs.
10 g Per
Day (2X)
3 g Per Day
165-185 lbs.
15 g Per Day
(2X)
4 g Per Day
187-209 lbs.
20 g Per Day
(2X)
5 g Per Day
• Creatine use is separated
into two phases: Loading
and Maintenance
• Loading Phase: 1-4 days
into Creatine use
• Maintenance Phase: 5+
days after start of Creatine
use
• To get maximum results,
ingest large doses of
Creatine during the loading
phase and smaller doses
during the maintenance
phase
Conclusion
• At present, Creatine remains an effective
legal strength supplement
• Ill effects of Creatine use are not clearly
known
• However, scientists continue to intensely
research the chemistry of Creatine
• Who knows what they will find?
THE END
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