Creatine supplementation in endurance sports

Joel T. Cramer

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Abstract

Creatine (Cr) is a compound that is synthesized endogenously in the kidneys, liver, and pancreas by the transamidination and subsequent transmethylation of three constituent amino acids: glycine, agrinine, and methionine (1). As a result of its amino acid origin, Cr can also be manufactured and consumed as a nutritional supplement. Consequently, Cr is currently regarded as a true ergogenic aid, owing to many well-controlled clinical trials that have demonstrated increases in muscle strength, power output, and muscle mass in response to exogenous Cr consumption (1-6). In fact, aside from the potential ergogenic benefits of caffeine, Cr is the most widely marketed nutritional supplement in the world.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEssentials of Creatine in Sports and Health
PublisherHumana Press
Pages45-99
Number of pages55
ISBN (Print)9781588296900
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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