Creatine Monohydrate: Performance Benefits Plus More
- Body360 Fit
- Jul 11, 2018
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 13, 2020

To answer your (obvious) question, nope, creatine monohydrate isn’t the new dinosaur from the blockbuster hit “Jurassic Park ” — however it does sound a lot like it, right? Rather, it’s one of those chemical compounds that can substantially increase physical performance, endurance and muscle strength. Creatine monohydrate is produced naturally by your body and it’s also something that can also be ingested from supplements in the form of capsules, pills and powders.
What exactly is Creatine Monohydrate? Creatine monohydrate is a compound that skeletal muscles use in part to produce the energy they need to keep functioning. Creatine alone is found naturally in the body and it’s created by the muscles as part of the natural processes of everyday life. Moreover, this unique compound is one of the most widely studied sports nutrition ingredients with positive scientific studies in exponential proportions dating back for many decades. It’s said to dramatically increase athletic performance in young, healthy people, however, the results are far more mixed when it comes to those over 60 years old.
So what can creatine do for you? Fox News reports that creatine alone reduces muscle fatigue by providing your cells with extra energy. By ingesting supplements containing creatine, you may be able to lengthen your time in the gym while juggling barbells, running on your favorite canyon trail or while peddling that extra mile on your road bicycle.
Interestingly enough, creatine can also be used to offset depression, improve nerve and muscles diseases, eye conditions, high cholesterol, arthritis, McArdle’s disease and various other ailments. As always, make sure you consult a doctor before beginning any kind of supplementation regimen, including creatine.
That's all for now ~ Your friends at Body360 Fit
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