Creatine

Creatine is a compound often taken by athletes as a supplement for those wishing to gain muscle mass. There are a number of forms but the most common is creatine monohydrate. A number of methods for ingestion exist - as a powder mixed into a drink, or as a capsule or caplet.

Creatine is safe, proven, and effective, as the studies under the creatine research and creatine side effects tabs show. It is best used by those in anaerobic sports (bodybuilding, football, baseball, sprinters), but may help increase muscular power for endurance athletes as well (although weight will be gained). Creatine helps with muscular rehabilitation and prevents muscle tissue breakdown on off-days or during injury, so it can be taken on non-workout days as well. Many Nitric Oxide drinks contain creatine.