Here are the key benefits of creatine monohydrate:
* Increased Muscle Mass: Creatine is well-known for its ability to increase muscle mass over time when combined with resistance training. It does this through several mechanisms:
* Increased water content in muscle cells (cell volumization): This can lead to a rapid increase in muscle size.
* Boosting the formation of proteins: These proteins help build new muscle fibers.
* Raising levels of anabolic hormones: Such as IGF-1, which promotes muscle growth.
* Potentially reducing myostatin levels: Myostatin is a molecule that inhibits muscle growth.
* Enhanced Strength and Power: By increasing the availability of energy (ATP) in your muscles.