Whilst many people may be aware that Creatine can aid a well-structured work out regime to help build muscle and increase strength, many people are still confused about what exactly it is, with some thinking it is just another name for protein powder and others even believing it is another form of steroid.
It is neither, and nor is it a vitamin supplement, but instead it is actually a type of amino acid already found naturally within the body that helps aid muscle growth. It can be sourced by eating meats, but a far more effective way is to use it in powdered form, as getting the necessary amount from food is not a particularly efficient way of going about it.
The benefit of using such a product is that you are simply boosting levels of a substance already created by the body, rather than adding something to your body that is not usually present. Whilst protein powder will help build muscles to a certain extent, Creatine offers far more all round benefits as not only does it help build the muscles themselves, but it also vastly increases strength, endurance and recovery rate as well as helping to boost energy levels at the same time.
Unlike a few other supplements, it will have no effect on hormone levels, yet people tend to notice greater mental focus and muscular responsiveness when taking the supplement. Since it is found naturally in the body, using the powder will merely boost the body’s supply, meaning that you are simply helping your body to do processes it would be undertaking anyway, but allowing it to do so in a more effective and efficient way.
Ultimately, taking it in powder form (or even liquid and pill forms) will serve to make your work out regime far more successful and not only help you see the results you want, but also see them far quicker than you may otherwise be able to.