Creatine: Just for show?

Answer 1

So just because it's excreted in the urine means it isn't useful? Protein is catabolized in the urine as well -- in the form of urea. And it isn't creatine that is excreted, it's creatinine, again produced by catabolization. Creatine is extremely useful when it comes to generating ATP for short bursts of energy.

Answer 2

Iv'e used creatine for a couple of years now in conjunction with whey protein and modified diet. I am by no means a sports medicine authority, but from my personal experience I know creatine helps my muscle growth, endurance of workout, and most importantly for me recovery after workout. My muscles are noticeably more sore after a workout during the times of the year that I abstain from using creatine. That is one thing Ive learned from my reasearch of the product is that professionals seem to recommend taking a month or two a year off from using creatine every once in a while. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

creatine is the most studied and most proven effective supplement to date.

there are creatine responders and creatine non-responders. for those that do not respond to traditional creatine monohydrate, creatine ethyl-ester and others may be for you. those who say creatine doesn't work have either not trained hard enough to reap the benefits or followed a poorly designed strength training routine and/or both. creatine has been proven effective in countless medical studies in the young and old, male and female and in the new athlete to the advanced (NCAA caliber).

Answer 4

I say yes, creatine is passed in your urine as a normal waste product,