How does corosolic acid drive more creatine into my muscle?
Corosolic acid has been shown to increase GLUT4 translocation in diabetic patients by allowing for greater glucose disposal in the muscle cells while keeping plasma insulin levels constant. The administration of corosolic acid as an insulin mimicking/glucose control agent can actually have repartitioning effects. Nutrient repartitioning is a process where creatine, glucose, and protein are deposited in the muscle cells, while blocking fat from being deposited in adipocytes (fat cells), as can occur with insulin. This is very important, because the more simple carbohydrates ingested after a workout, the more blood glucose, and the more blood glucose and creatine there is deposited into the muscle. This can help the athlete retain a more positive nitrogen balance, greatly enhancing recovery and building muscle.
