Creatine-Herbal-Level 3

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
 Seea FoodFitnessFirst® RD- on line for help