Creatine monohydrate, also known as creatine monohydrate, creatine hydrate, etc., CAS number 6020-87-7, molecular formula C4H11N3O3, is a nitrogen-containing organic acid that appears as white crystals or crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water. It is an endogenous amino acid metabolite that plays an important role in cellular energy, especially in muscles and the brain. Can be used as an additive in pharmaceuticals and health products.
In daily life, creatine, as a common nutritional supplement, is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative in the human body. It can quickly increase muscle strength, promote new muscle growth, accelerate fatigue recovery, and enhance explosive power. The report from the International Society for Sport Nutrition states that the body requires 1-3 grams of creatine per day. Red meat or seafood contains 1-2 grams of creatine per 500 grams, which means you must eat more than 500 grams of meat or seafood per day to maintain muscle creatine levels. However, taking creatine supplements is more convenient and simpler compared to eating meat
Creatine is the energy source for explosive force movements, produced in the form of phosphocreatine (CP) in muscles during vigorous exercise, and rapidly restored through continuous movement. The direct energy for human activity comes from ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is stored very little in the human body. Therefore, ATP is quickly consumed after starting exercise, and phosphocreatine is quickly converted into ATP to continue supplying energy. Simply put, creatine can provide us with more energy and can be taken appropriately during heavy training sessions.
In addition, patients with progressive muscular dystrophy can take creatine under the guidance of a doctor if their family environment allows, and should not overdose or increase the dosage arbitrarily to prevent side effects and drug resistance caused by overdose.