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Optimum Nutrition
Creatine Monohydrate
2000 Grams Supply
Tiger Fitness Price:
$59.95
SCI FIT
Creatine Monohydrate
1000 Grams Supply
Tiger Fitness Price:
$31.95
Prolab German Creatine
Monohydrate
1000 Grams Supply
Tiger Fitness Price:
$34.95
Prolab German Creatine
Monohydrate
600 Grams Supply
(300 + 300 Grams)
Tiger Fitness Price:
$26.95
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CREATINE
MONOHYDRATE
Consumers
may notice that creatine now comes in many forms and is known by a
variety of names: powdered creatine monohydrate, liquid creatine
formulations, effervescent creatine, creatine absorption enhancement
formulas (usually dextrose sugar, taurine, phosphate source +
creatine), 100% pharmaceutical grade creatine, creatine citrate,
creatine fuel, creatine phosphate and even creatine gum! While all
this seems confusing, remember that most research has centered
around creatine monohydrate. This is not to say that other forms and
formulations are useless, in fact, most are very effective. Usually
from a cost comparison viewpoint and cost per serving analysis, most
of us are drawn back to regular old powdered creatine monohydrate.
Feedback
from most customers indicates that creatine monohydrate is one of
the best dietary supplements for gaining size and strength! Numerous
university clinical studies also indicate the ergogenic properties
of creatine monohydrate for athletes seeking peak performance in
short-duration, high intensity exercise. In these studies, short
term (5 to 7 days) and/or extended (7 to 54 days) creatine
supplementation (20 to 25 grams per day for 5 to 7 days and 2 to 25
grams per day thereafter) resulted in increases of one-rep maximum
lifting strength 1,2, improved vertical jump performance 3,4,
enhanced single and repetive sprint performance in sprints
lasting 6 to 30 seconds 1,2,5,6,7,8, and increase work
performed during sets of maximal effort muscle contractions 1,2,6.
Creatine is stored in skeletal muscle as creatine phosphate which is
used by the muscle cells to produce ATP. ATP is the actual molecule
the muscle cells use for energy. More creatine phosphate stored in
muscle cells equals more energy available for the muscle to contract
harder and for a longer period of time! This means more weight
lifted for more reps - more overload & more muscle size!
Dosages:
While some scientific controversity exists over proper dosages and
whether a loading phase may or may not be necessary, much evidence
suggests that creatine stores in muscles can be elevated between 25
and 40 percent during the loading phase 9. Athletes using
creatine supplementation recommend a loading phase between 20-30
grams daily for 3 to 5 days in divided dosages of 5 grams per dose
(1 level teaspoon is approximately 5 grams). These levels can then
be maintained using a lower dosage between 5-15 grams daily. For
best absorption creatine should be taken on an empty stomach (at
least 2 hours after last meal and 1/2 hour before the next meal)
with some form of simple sugar mixed with water or juice.
PROLAB
CREATINE MONOHYDRATE - Prolab Nutrition's creatine monohydrate
is produced in Germany in an ISO 9000 & 9001 certified factory.
An ISO certification is the highest award a laboratory or factory
can achieve. It surpasses the standards of OTC and even surpasses
the strict standards of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
The finished product then undergoes rigid testing for purity against
a creatine monohydrate standard. Through a process called High
Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) the creatine is tested for
its level of purity. Creatine monohydrate under this testing
procedure will typically score as 99% pure creatine monohydrate.
This purity test is the only test the majority of companies will
conduct on their product.
But Prolab's creatine monohydrate is further tested for impurities
that would indicate product instability. The results of instability
are product degradation and breakdown. Breakdown causes formation of
impurities common to incomplete synthesis. Industrial grade raw
materials to start the creatine monohydrate processing will also
result in the formation and build-up of impurities with unknown, yet
potentially harmful toxilogical properties. Prolab uses raw
materials that are pharmaceutical/food grade only and screened for
impurities before processing begins. Simply stated, Prolab starts
with the very best ingredients that yield the world's finest
creatine monohydrate products. All manufacturing takes place in a
state-of-the-art refinery through a patented process. Finished
product is not only tested for purity, but also tested for
impurities. These steps insure that you are receiving the very best
product on the market and results from the laboratory analysis is
stamped on every bottle.
Information about Prolab's creatine monohydrate provided by Prolab.
These statements have
not been evaluated by the FDA. Creatine Monohydrate is to used as a
dietary supplement only - it is not to be taken to prevent, treat or
cure any illness or disease. Users with any pre-existing medical
condition should consult with your physician before using!
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