Creatine Thorne 900 Grams

Creatine is an amino acid found mostly in your muscles and in the brain. It’s naturally produced in the body from other amino acids. Creatine is also found in foods like meats, eggs, and fish. It plays a vital role in the body’s production of cellular energy by helping to make ATP, a molecule needed for intense exercise, as well as for supplying the energy to pump your heart and power your brain.*  Benefits of Thorne’s Creatine: Muscle Performance: Promotes physical endurance, power output, and increased work capacity of muscle* Lean Body Mass: Enhances strength and promotes lean body mass* Cognition: Supports cognitive function and a healthy body composition, especially in the aging population* Cellular Energy Production: Creatine helps the cells of the body more efficiently create energy, thus benefiting exercise capacity* Injury Prevention: Promotes a reduction in the frequency of dehydration, muscle cramps, and injuries to the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and nerves* Nutritional Support: For individuals who have an increased dietary need, such as athletes, or for those who aren’t consuming enough creatine-containing foods in their normal diet*    What sets Thorne’s Creatine apart: NSF Certified for Sport® Easy-to-mix A highly researched, micronized form of creatine monohydrate Colorless, no odor, and enhanced solubility   Because an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents. Creatine vs. Creatinine What’s the Difference? These two words sound alike, but they are very different. 1. What Is Creatine? Creatine is a natural substance found in your muscles. Your body makes creatine in the liver and kidneys. It is also found in meat and fish. Some people take creatine supplements to improve strength and high‑intensity exercise performance. What Does Creatine Do? Creatine helps your muscles make quick energy during: Weightlifting Sprinting Short bursts of intense activity It does not directly build muscle by itself — it helps you train harder. 2. What Is Creatinine? Creatinine is a waste product. When your body uses creatine, a small amount turns into creatinine. Creatinine travels in your blood and is removed by your kidneys. Doctors measure creatinine in a blood test to estimate kidney function. Why This Matters If you take creatine supplements: Your blood creatinine level may rise slightly. This does not automatically mean kidney damage. It can simply reflect extra creatine being converted into creatinine. Because of this, always tell your doctor if you take creatine before having lab work done. Quick Comparison Creatine Creatinine Helps muscles make energy Waste product from muscle metabolism Found in meat and supplements Measured in blood tests Used for athletic performance Used to estimate kidney function Safe for most healthy adults when used properly High levels may indicate kidney problems — or supplement use Is Creatine Safe? For most healthy adults: Short- and medium-term use at typical doses appears safe. It may cause mild stomach upset in some people. People with kidney disease should not use creatine unless specifically directed by a physician. Important Always inform your healthcare provider if you take: Creatine supplements Protein supplements Pre-workout products This helps us interpret your lab results correctly. Suggested Use: Mix 1 scoop with at least 8 ounces of water, juice, or preferred beverage daily or as recommended by your health-care or performance professional. Can be used 30-90 minutes before or after exercise. Serving Size: 1 Scoop Amount Per Serving Creatine Monohydrate ... 5g Other Ingredients: None   ALLERGY WARNING This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.   PREGNANCY If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product.   * consult your physician prior to adding supplementation to your diet*   INTERACTIONS There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.