{"product_id":"creatine-315-g","title":"Creatine  - 315 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreatine monohydrate is among the most extensively studied and effective nutritional supplements for promoting exercise capacity and lean body mass gains during resistance or high intensity training programs.\u003cbr\u003e When used in conjunction with resistance training, creatine has been shown to increase body strength, build muscle mass and support recovery from strenuous exercise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearch shows that creatine supplementation leads to greater increases in fat-free mass compared to resistance training alone. It also supports muscular adaptations to high intensity sprints or dynamic movements for improved performance. Since creatine plays other vital roles within the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, it is essential for many aspects of health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISMS OF ACTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Creatine is an energy carrier that is naturally present in muscles, brain and other organs. In muscles, creatine (in the form of creatine phosphate) acts as a reserve of high-energy phosphate to regenerate ADP to ATP, sustaining energy availability for muscle contraction during anaerobic exercise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactate lowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Creatine reduces lactate mainly by supplying ATP through the phosphocreatine system, which bypasses glycolysis and therefore avoids formation of lactate. By meeting more of the energy demand without relying heavily on glycolysis, creatine lowers pyruvate production and its subsequent conversion to lactate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein synthesis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Creatine promotes growth factor signaling and glycogen storage to support protein synthesis, which mediates gains in muscle strength, size and other adaptive responses to training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this product with an adequate daily fluid intake. Mix 1.5 teaspoons daily with 8 oz of water or beverage of choice. For best results, take this product with a carbohydrate-containing beverage or food 30 minutes before exercise, or immediately following exercise On rest days, take 1 serving daily with a meal or as directed by your health practitioner.\u003cbr\u003eServing size: 1.5 teaspoons (5 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclaimer: \u003c\/b\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the TGA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pure Encapsulations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47444361117926,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/4708\/3238\/files\/P.E.CREATINE.jpg?v=1773293727","url":"https:\/\/essentialhealthfoods.com.au\/products\/creatine-315-g","provider":"Essential Health Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}