Now Foods Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
What is creatine monohydrate?
Creatine monohydrate is a substance that is normally found in the human body and is synthesized in the liver, pancreas and kidneys from the amino acids arginine, glycine and methionine under the action of transaminase. After its formation, creatine is transported to the muscles with the help of blood, where it is then used to make phosphocreatine. A prerequisite for the endogenous formation of creatine is its adequate intake from food, mainly meat products. However, muscle storage capacity is relatively limited and therefore the amount of creatine steadily decreases with intense exercise.
Creatine is a popular supplement for athletes and sportsmen due to its ability to act as an energy reservoir, especially during intense physical activity. In short, during high-intensity exercise, the body breaks down adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) to produce energy. Creatine induces the reverse mechanism (ADP ⇾ ATP), thereby increasing endurance and muscle strength in the short term. Creatine can also be used by cells in the form of phosphocreatine.
Creatone monohydrate powder (micronized) has many advantages over other creatine monohydrate powders. Smaller particle size means more surface area, which allows for better mixing and faster absorption. NOW Sports Creatine Monohydrate is 100% pure and contains no additives or preservatives.
