MuscleTech Platinum 100% Creatine Monohydrate Powder, Pure Creatine, Increase Performance & Strength, Workout Supplement for Men & Women, 59 Servings, 200g, Unflavoured

Product Information

MuscleTech Nitro-Tech contains a unique blend of whey protein isolate and peptides, which are rapidly absorbed by the body to help support muscle growth and recovery. It also contains additional amino acids and key ingredients that can help improve muscle performance. Platinum 100% Creatine provides your muscles with the world's highest quality and most clinically researched form of micronized creatine. Creatine is shown to increase lean muscle and improve strength and muscular endurance. Yes, creatine is a natural amino acid present in the human body. Research suggests it has no negative side effects at recommended levels of supplementation and when used as directed on the label by healthy adults. Can Creatine Become Toxic with Long-Term Use? Our powders are filled by weight, not volume. Through the manufacturing process, some functional space is necessary, and some settling can occur after filling. Rest assured that the exact number of servings found on the label is what’s in the tub!

While creatine has been traditionally associated with male athletes, women can also benefit significantly from its inclusion in their daily regimen. In fact, research suggests that creatine when combined with exercise is beneficial for recovery and performance. Mix 1 serving (1 scoop) with 6 oz. or 2 servings (2 scoops) in 12 oz. of cold water or skim milk in a glass or shaker cup. For maximum results, consume 4 scoops of Nitro-Tech daily for a minimum of 6 weeks. In one clinical study, subjects using the dose of creatine found in one serving of Platinum 100% Creatine gained an amazing 6 lbs. of muscle in just 6 weeks. 1 And in separate study, test subjects increased their bench press strength by an amazing 18.6% in just 10 days! 2While creatine is naturally occurring in the body, the typical daily intake from food sources is minimal. Vegetarians may benefit from supplementation, as they usually avoid rich sources like beef.

Creatine Phosphate is an organic compound in muscle fibers that enzymatically breaks down to produce ATP, the energy source for muscle contraction. What is Adenosine TriPhosphate (ATP)? Creatine, of course, is a product that’s strongly linked to not just the aesthetic benefits of larger muscles but also increased power output and athletic performance, plus it may have neuroprotective benefits and could improve cognition. It’s certified Good Manufacturing Practices as well, which is always a plus, although while it’s MusclePharm guarantees that it’s free from banned substances, it’d be nice if it were certified by a third party tester like Informed Choice or BSCG. So why is this so effective? First of all, I don’t think there’s any real reason to include two kinds of creatine. Creatine citrate has been bound to citric acid and while it may dissolve a little more easily in water, that doesn’t mean it absorbs more easily in the body. That’s very, very cheap. For comparison’s sake Optimum Nutrition’s micronized creatine is 23 cents a scoop and GNC’s creatine is 20 cents a scoop, so if Platinum isn’t the cheapest creatine on the market it’s certainly one of the cheapest. The Takeaway

What is creatine? 

Creatine plays a crucial role in this process by donating its phosphate group to ADP, replenishing ATP stores. Ultimately, creatine enhances ATP availability, facilitating longer and more intense training. What does Creatine do? You get 5 grams of creatine per scoop: 2.5 grams of creatine monohydrate and 2.5 grams of creatine citrate. That’s the “Muscle Growth and Strength Matrix.” As far as nutrition goes, there are 150 calories per scoop. They come from the 38 grams of carbs you get in a serving, which include 15 grams of sugar and 2 grams of fiber. Now, I should point out that this study used a thousand milligrams of alpha-lipoic acid and twenty grams of creatine as opposed to CELL-TECH’s 100 milligrams and 5 grams of creatine. Nonetheless, it seems like this could indeed be a better way to consume creatine. But there are two big things that CELL-TECH has going for it. The first is the hit of carbs;some studies have found that combining creatine with liquid carbs significantly increases the amount of creatine that winds up in the muscles.