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What is Creatine Gluconate powder?

This pure creatine gluconate combines bulk creatine powder with glucose (or gluconic acid). This product is simply creatine bonded to sugar. Creatine gluconate benefits include energy production that helps build muscle with a much better absorption rate than many creatine counterparts. Sugar helps increase the uptake of creatine in the cells, meaning creatine gluconate is absorbed into the system easily and almost completely.

Bulk creatine gluconate is a popular supplement for those working to increase sports performance. A review of clinical studies has found a preponderance of scientific evidence indicating creatine supplementation is effective for a variety of exercise tasks.

Creatine is manufactured in the liver by methylation of guanidoacetate using S-adenosyl methionine (SAM) as the methyl donor. Creatine may also be derived from dietary sources, primarily from meat or fish, which contain approximately 4 to 5 grams of creatine per kilogram. Following its biosynthesis, creatine is quickly taken to the skeletal muscle, heart, brain and other tissues. Most of the creatine is metabolized in these tissues into phosphocreatine (creatine phosphate), which is a primary energy storage form in the body.

Creatine functions to increase the availability of ATP, adenosine triphosphate, by donating a phosphate ion. When energy demand is high creatine phosphate helps ADP (adenosine diphosphate) produce ATP, which drives muscle contraction and protein production. This reaction is reversible. The phosphate of ATP can be transferred back to creatine, generating creatine phosphate by the action of creatine phosphokinase. Phosphocreatine is then stored in the muscle for later energy use. When needed, phosphocreatine later binds with ADP to convert it back to ATP.

Using glucose as a delivery system, creatine gluconate represents a safe and efficient form of creatine. As creatine gluconate is absorbed, it breaks down into creatine and sugar. This catalyzes insulin secretion and consequently helps creatine and other nutrients enter the muscles. Unlike some types of creatine supplements, creatine gluconate rarely causes intestinal bloating or other gastrointestinal related problems because it is efficiently absorbed through the intestines.

Creatine may increase muscle strength and delay muscle fatigue. Creatine's influence on ATP is crucial for all metabolic activities - especially for activity such as weightlifting, sprinting and jumping - short-term, high intensity activities that utilize fuel rapidly.

PureBulk also sells creatine ester malate, dicreatine malate, Creatine Ethyl Ester HCL and creatine monohydrate.

Health Benefits of Creatine Gluconate

Creatine gluconate may aid in increasing muscle mass, improving high-energy sports performance, increasing energy levels and speeding up recovery from exercise.

The benefit of combining creatine and glucose is twofold. First, creatine gluconate is absorbed more completely through the gut and into systemic blood circulation than other creatine analogs. Second, the absorption of creatine gluconate occurs more quickly.

An increase of muscle mass may lead to weight gain, the result of creatine drawing water into the muscle cell.

Creatine gluconate does not require a loading phase compared to other creatine products primarily used by athletes who wish to build up their muscles and increase energy levels, including powerlifters, weightlifters, bodybuilders, sprinters, rowers and runners.

Low levels of creatine are not common and are not usually a cause for concern. However, people involved in intense physical activity, especially those limiting their intake of red meat, may have low muscle stores of creatine. Creatine deficiency results in fatigue, lessened muscle strength, compromised endurance, increased muscle soreness, and the need for frequent resting.

Purity and Concentration of Creatine Gluconate

This creatine gluconate contains no additives, fillers or anti-caking agents.

Potential Side Effects of Creatine Gluconate

Creatine can have adverse effects when used in excess. Side effects can include weight gain, anxiety, breathing difficulty, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, headache, kidney problems, nausea, vomiting, rash and stomach upset.

Certain drugs, including diabetes medications, acetaminophen, and diuretics, can have dangerous interactions with creatine. Taking the stimulants caffeine or ephedra with creatine can increase the risk of side effects. Creatine isn't recommended for people with kidney or liver disease, or diabetes. Others who should avoid taking it are children under age 18 and women who are pregnant or nursing. Don't use creatine if taking any medication or supplement that could affect blood sugar. Drink enough water to prevent dehydration. Let your doctor know before you take creatine or any other supplement.

Suggested Use of Creatine Gluconate

The suggested serving size for creatine gluconate range is 1500 milligrams (a rounded 3/16 teaspoons) to 3000 milligrams (a scant 1 teaspoon) taken with water before and after a workout, depending upon individual needs. You can see the full bulk density/volumetric conversion chart for creatine gluconate here.

Bioavailability, Mixing, and Solubility of Creatine Gluconate

Creatine gluconate dissolves or mixes readily in water. Creatine gluconate has a mildly sour flavor. Mix with water, fruit juice or blend in a protein or energy shake.

To perform its work in cell volumization of the muscle, creatine needs water. Drink at least a full 8-ounce glass of water eight times a day.

Use creatine before and after a workout with pre- and post-workout meals. On rest days, take only one serving of creatine with a meal.

Creatine can be taken with most beverages but do not use caffeine while on creatine. Caffeine reduces the effects of the creatine intake because caffeine is a diuretic. Creatine makes muscles hold water. Caffeine does the opposite, neutralizing the benefits of creatine intake.

References & Further Research

PubMed: Potential Therapeutic Uses of Creatine

WebMD: An Overview of Creatine Supplements

University of Maryland Medical Center: Creatine

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