How does Creatine benefit the body?
The first way is through Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) regeneration. ATP, the energy source for the body, gives muscles the ability to contract. Once used ATP turns into Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) which when combined with another phosphate becomes ATP again. This is where Creatine is so beneficial. The phosphorylated form of Creatine, Crphos, lends its phosphorus to ADP to regenerate into ATP. Having an increased amount of Creatine in the body aids in the regeneration of ATP. Stated plainly, it helps muscles recuperate quickly from a period of use making it helpful to athletes who specialize in sprints and quick bursts of activity. It has not been shown to be helpful to endurance athletes. Sports such as swimming, sprinting, football, and weightlifting, where the athlete is called upon to gather their energy, use it quickly, and then stop, is where Creatine has been proven to be helpful. Athletes who take the substance are able to rest and perform again much more quickly due to the rap
