Creatine-Herbal

Creatine
What is it used for?
 CHF, high intensity exercise in young individuals, antineoplastic, to
increase muscle mass in athletes, neuromuscular disease, McArdle
disease hyperornithinema, hepatic guanidinoacetate methyltransferase
deficiency, delays fatigue, burns fat and increases muscle mass,
 Muscle building nutrition supplement- higher level of strength and
intensity
o -increases muscle- 20 to 30%
Signs and Symptoms
 Weight gain, Muscle cramps, Electrolyte imbalance, Nausea and
Vomiting, dehydration, thirst,
 Digestive Upset- bloating, diarrhea, stomach pain
Information
 Dietary Sources-Fish, red meats, milk (3 oz. Herring- 550 to 850 mg.,
Pork- 400-425 mg., Salmon and Beef 375-385 mg., Cod- 250-260 mg., 1
c. Milk- 24 mg.)
 Produced by- pancreas, liver, kidneys
 Creatine- an amino acid, allows muscle cells to store energy
Recommend
 Common Doses of creatine monohydrate- 2.5 to 5 gram tablets, 1
teaspoon or 5 grams of powder
o Loading Doses- 15-20 grams/day/orally for 6 days, > 20 grams is
ineffective
o Maintenance Dose- 5 to 10 grams/day/oral (5 grams = 2.4 lbs. of
uncooked beef)
o Long Term- 2-4 grams/day/oral
 Avoid- if breast feeding, pregnant
What can I do?
 See your Health Care Provider inform him if using caffeine, glucose
 See FFF RD on line for help