Creatine Monohydrate

Overview

Creatine Monohydrate is a modifed form of Creatine that is widely used as an effective supplemental form of Creatine.  Physically it is a white, gritty, odorless, tasteless powder.  Creatine Monohydrate consists of 88% Creatine and 12% Water.

 

Cardiovascular System

 Creatine Monohydrate may be of benefit to Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) patients as CHF patients often exhibit endogenous intracellular Creatine levels approximately 20% lower than normal and supplementary Creatine Monohydrate (20 grams per day) may help to restore normal Creatine levels.  ^[1]

 

Cells

 Creatine Monohydrate supplementation may help to restore low Creatine Phosphate levels to normal in people with impaired function of the Mitochondria of Cells (known medically as Mitochondrial Cytopathy).  ^[2]

 

Eyes/Vision

 Creatine Monohydrate (1,500 - 3,000 mg per day) may halt the further progression of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.  ^[3]

 

Immune System

 Creatine Monohydrate ((10,000 - 15,000 mg per day) may counteract the Cachexia associated with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) - Creatine Monohydrate may increase Muscle mass and Muscle Strength in AIDS patients.  ^[4]

 

Metabolism

 Creatine Monohydrate possesses Antioxidants properties:  ^[5]

 Creatine Monohydrate may scavenge Peroxynitrite Free Radicals.  ^[6]

 Creatine Monohydrate may scavenge Superoxide Free Radicals.  ^[7]

 Creatine Monohydrate may improve Athletic Performance  ^[8], may delay the onset of Fatigue ^[9] during intensive Exercise and may accelerate recovery time after intensive Exercise.  ^[10]

 Creatine Monohydrate may decrease the production of Ammonia during Exercise.  ^[11]

 Creatine Monohydrate (6,000 mg per day) may inrease the “interval power” of people who undertake Exercise - Endurance (in the relevant study, “interval power” was defined as the ability of triathletes to run up steep hills).  ^[12]

 Creatine Monohydrate may improve the performance and Stamina of people who undertake Exercise - Isotonic (weight lifting).  ^[13]

 Creatine Monohydrate may inhibit the endogenous production of Lactic Acid within the Muscles during Exercise by up to 41%.  ^[14]

 Creatine Monohydrate may alleviate Fatigue in people with impaired Mitochondrial function.

 Creatine Monohydrate may increase the body’s Basal Metabolism (BMR).  ^[15]

 Creatine Monohydrate may help to counteract Cachexia.  ^[16]

 Creatine Monohydrate may lower total serum Cholesterol levels (by up to 15%).  ^[17]

 Creatine Monohydrate may be useful for the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).  ^[18]

 Creatine Monohydrate may increase Muscle Strength and may improve wellbeing in Cystic Fibrosis patients.  ^[19]

 Creatine Monohydrate may increase in the body. 

 Creatine Monohydrate may delay the onset of (muscular) Fatigue in people who undertake intensive Exercise and may also alleviate Fatigue in people with impaired Mitochondrial function.  Creatine Monohydrate may also alleviate mental Fatigue.  ^[9]

 Creatine Monohydrate may improve Stamina (especially in persons who Exercise) - it permits Muscles to perform harder for longer periods of time.  ^[21]

 Creatine Monohydrate may lower elevated serum Triglycerides levels.  ^[22]

 

Musculoskeletal System

 Fibromyalgia patients often have significantly lower levels of Creatine than healthy people (and supplemental Creatine Monohydrate may help to restore endogenous Creatine levels to normal in Fibromyalgia patients) - studies to determine whether supplemental Creatine Monohydrate could alleviate Fibromyalgia have not yet been performed.  ^[23]

 Creatine Monohydrate may alleviate Cramps - Muscle.  ^[24]

 Creatine Monohydrate may stimulate Muscle Growth ^[25] and may increase Muscle Strength when used in conjunction with a properly designed training program:  ^[26]