The video discusses the benefits and uses of creatine, a natural substance produced by the body and also available as a supplement. Creatine is stored in muscles (90-95%) and brain (5%) and helps provide energy, especially during strength exercises. Here are the 7 scientifically proven benefits of creatine:
1. Improves heart health by reducing triglycerides, improving lipid profiles, and reducing homocysteine.
2. Strengthens bones by increasing bone mineral density, especially in post-menopausal women.
3. Enhances physical appearance by increasing muscle size, making you look more athletic and defined.
4. Aids in faster muscle recovery after exercise, reducing muscle damage, inflammation, and soreness.
5. Increases strength and muscle performance, allowing for more intense workouts and improved athletic performance.
6. Prevents loss of muscle mass, especially in older adults, by increasing muscle energy and protein synthesis.
7. Improves brain function, memory, and concentration, and may even help with mental fog and stress.
The video also discusses the safety and potential side effects of creatine, including weight gain, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. However, these side effects are rare and can be mitigated by taking the supplement with carbohydrates and proteins. The recommended dosage is 3-5 grams per day, and it's best to take it with food to improve absorption.
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1. Creatine is a natural substance produced by the body in the liver, pancreas, and kidneys from 3 amino acids: glycine, arginine, and methionine.
2. Creatine serves to provide energy to the body, especially during strength and short-term exercise.
3. Creatine also helps stimulate the brain, increase memory and concentration, and reduce fatigue.
4. Creatine was discovered in 1832 and has been extensively studied, with over 1,000 scientific papers on it.
5. Creatine is a safe and effective supplement when taken in the correct dosage.
6. The body can get creatine from the diet by eating beef, chicken, fish, and turkey, but it would require eating about 1 kg of meat per day to get the amount needed to help muscles.
7. 90-95% of creatine is stored in muscles, and 5% is stored in the brain.
8. Creatine facilitates the recycling of ATP (the cell's energy currency) and provides energy for muscle contraction and nerve cells.
9. There are 7 scientifically proven benefits of creatine for health: improving brain function, preventing loss of muscle mass, increasing strength and muscle performance, aiding in muscle recovery, making you look more athletic, strengthening bones, and improving heart health.
10. Creatine can improve cognitive function, memory, and concentration in healthy individuals.
11. Creatine can help prevent loss of muscle mass and strength, especially in older adults.
12. Creatine can increase strength by 8-14% in people who already exercise and by up to 30% in untrained or inactive individuals.
13. Creatine can aid in muscle recovery after exercise and reduce muscle damage and inflammation.
14. Creatine can improve body composition by increasing lean body mass and reducing body fat.
15. Creatine can help improve skin hydration and elasticity.
16. Creatine can help promote hair growth and strengthen nails.
17. Creatine can help improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
18. Creatine can reduce triglyceride levels and improve lipid profiles.
19. Creatine can increase insulin sensitivity and improve blood sugar control.
20. Creatine is safe when taken in the correct dosage, but may cause side effects such as weight gain, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea in some individuals.
21. The recommended dosage of creatine is 3-5 grams per day, and it is best taken with carbohydrates and proteins to increase absorption.
22. Creatine can be taken before or after exercise, but it is recommended to avoid taking it with caffeine.
23. Creatine does not need to be cycled, and taking it every day is safe and effective.
24. 20-30% of the population may not respond to creatine supplementation because their muscles are already saturated with creatine.
25. Creatine may increase creatinine levels, which can affect kidney function measurements, but this does not necessarily mean that kidney function has worsened.