CREATINE

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CREATINE
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• Muscle cells have two backup systems when oxygen
  is in short supply
• 1. lactic acid fermentation
• 2. creatine phosphate
• (used 1st)

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• Creatine is a
• natural substance
• found in muscle
• cells that can transfer
• phosphate groups.
• It is used
• to recharge ATP.

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• A good diet
• usually contains
• an adequate
• supply of creatine.
• Meat and fish contain large quantities.

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• Taking creatine supplements can increase the
  level of creatine phosphate in muscles 10-20,
• which can increase energy levels 2.5-10
• Research is incomplete about the health risks
  of taking the supplement.

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SHOULD ATHELETES BE ALLOWED TO TAKE CREATINE TO
ENHANCE PERFORMANCE?