Creatine Malta

By popular demand, creatine is one of the most widely used supplements in Malta!

Creatine is one of the most popular and widely researched natural supplements. It is one of the most popular supplements in Malta! The majority of studies have focused on the effects of creatine monohydrate on performance and health. However, many other forms of creatine exist and are commercially available in the sports nutrition/supplement market. 

Why does my body need creatine?

Regardless of the form, supplementation with creatine has regularly shown to increase strength, fat free mass, and muscle morphology.  

Creatine is an amino acid. It plays a crucial role in the process of recycling high energy phosphates (ATP) in cells that supply energy for the body’s functioning processes. Creatine is found in cells with high-energy demands about 95% of which is in skeletal muscle. 

From where can my body get the creatine required?

Essentially, creatine is produced naturally by the body at an average of 1-2g daily. Most of the creatine production takes place in the liver and kidneys. Additional creatine can be obtained from food or supplementation. Creatine is predominately found in meat rich diets. So vegetarians and vegans have a lower resting creatine concentration and should select alternative options to increase their creatine concentration.

For who are creatine supplements recommended?

Creatine monohydrate powder improves physical performance during short but intense exercise series. In order to get the most out of its benefits, it is advisable to take it before exercise. Approximately 15-20 minutes before your workout. For an optimal effect, a 4-week treatment is recommended and can be repeated several times during the year.

Which is the best form of creatine?

Compounds of creatine such as creatine phosphate and creatine citrate have been show to be less stable than creatine monohydrate. However the addition of carbohydrates could increase their stability. Therefore you may find creatine salts in pre-workouts or in addition to other formulations. Creatine monohydrate is stable on its own and can be taken safely in this form.

FAQs

Are creatine and creatinine the same?

Once creatine is broken down by the body, it forms creatinine which is excreted with urea.

When to take creatine and whey protein?

Creatine is recommended for

1. athletes seeking to improve performance.
2. to maintain a healthy level of creatine, and make up for creatine depletion during workout.
3. for individuals seeking a plant-based diet which lacks creatine rich foods.

Whey protein can be taken in conjunction with creatine, these are two different supplements which work separately on the human body.

Will creatine make me gain weight?

In short term studies, the evidence shows that creatine will increase body mass, especially if following a loading protocol. This will most likely be due to water retention in the muscle cell. In this instance, this is actually a good sign as it is an indication that your creatine stores are increasing which will lead to performance benefits. 

In the long term, there will likely be a weight gain due to increased lean muscle mass. Maximal creatine store will increase exercise capacity (sets and reps). It also improves recovery leading to improved training quality which will ultimately lead to an increase in lean muscle mass. This is definitely a good thing!

What is Creapure ?

Creapure® is the brand name for pure creatine monohydrate produced by AlzChem Trostberg GmbH in Germany. Guarantee high-quality products, such as Creapure®, which is exclusively produced at specially-designed production facility in Trostberg.

Creapure® is the most widely studied form of creatine and is proven to be safe and effective. When purchasing Creapure® supplements, you can be assured that you are using one of the best and most reliable products on the market.

Creapure® is on the Cologne List® and is tested for banned substances regularly. By using only products of the Cologne List®, athletes reduce the risk of unintentionally becoming the victims of doping.

Products that use Creapure will have their logo visible on the label.