What is creatine, and can it help me get bigger?
Creatine monohydrate is an amino acid derivative that is incorporated into muscle as creatine phosphate. By regenerating ATP (fuel for muscle contractions) it can improve anaerobic endurance, strength, power and recovery between bouts (sets) of high intensity exercise. Associated with creatine use is a phenomena referred to as volumization . This is an increase in cellular water content that helps to maintain an anabolic signal in the muscle cells. Over the long haul, this volumization may lead to greater muscular gains than the increase in strength and power alone.
