Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2017 · Journal Article; Review · PMID 28615996
All interactive lessonsInternational Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine.
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Understanding creatine
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Creatine helps cells recycle their rapidly used energy supply. Its best-supported supplement role is repeated high-intensity exercise, usually alongside training. Muscles use ATP as immediately available energy. Creatine helps maintain a small, fast reserve so ATP can be regenerated during brief, intense effort. It does not replace food, sleep or training.
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