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What is Creatine Gluconate?

Creatine Gluconate combines bulk creatine powder with glucose. This product is simply creatine bonded to sugar. Bulk Creatine Gluconate is a popular supplement for those working to increase sports performance. Creatine may also be derived from dietary sources, primarily from meat or fish, which contain approximately 4 to 5 grams of creatine per kilogram.

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.

Creatine Gluconate is an effective form of creatine. As Creatine Gluconate is absorbed, it breaks down into creatine and sugar.

Health Benefits of Creatine Gluconate

Creatine Gluconate, when combined with proper diet, exercise and adequate hydration, supports healthy lean muscle mass and strength.

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 consider supplementing with creatine.

Purity and Concentration of Creatine Gluconate

PureBulk’s Creatine Gluconate contains no additives, fillers or anti-caking agents. Gelatin capsules are from a bovine source, and vegetarian capsules are made of cellulose.

Suggested Use of Creatine Gluconate

As a dietary supplement, take two to four 650 milligram capsules once or twice daily, depending on individual needs. For best results use before and after workout. Drink plenty of water.

Potential Side Effects of Creatine Gluconate

Creatine gluconate is safe at suggested serving sizes. It 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.

Bioavailability, Mixing, and Solubility of Creatine Gluconate

Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day when supplementing with Creatine Gluconate.

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

Creatine can be taken with most beverages but do not use caffeine while on creatine.

References & Further Research

PubMed

University of Maryland Medical Center: Creatine

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