Creatine is an important form of fuel storage that fuels muscle contractions when lifting heavy weights. But when creatine stores are depleted, they must be regenerated or no further contractions can take place. So it's easy to understand that if you can hyper-regenerate the creatine stores in your muscles, you can rest less between sets, get more power out of each set, get more reps out of each set, and thus stimulate more muscle fibers with each set. This leads to leaner muscle growth!
FULLY DOSED FORMULA
"Microdosing" or "concentrated dosing" of creatine is a marketing gimmick developed by unscrupulous creatine brands to artificially inflate the number of servings that can be labeled on a bottle of their product. In reality, there is no research to show the effectiveness of these low daily doses of creatine. In fact, a 68 kg man can lose about 2 g of creatine per day because it breaks down naturally in the body. If you weigh more than 68 kg, you can now see the futility of claiming that you will gain gains with a creatine powder that recommends you take only 1.5 g per day.
Platinum 100% Creatine provides 5g of creatine in each scoop. Research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology has shown that 3g of creatine per day for about a month is the minimum amount needed to saturate muscles, increase muscle strength, enhance performance and enlarge muscles.
BUILD MORE MUSCLE MASS AND STRENGTH
Creatine is able to rapidly improve your muscle cells' ability to regenerate adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is your main source of anaerobic energy. In the muscles, the creatine monohydrate you ingest, like Platinum 100% Creatine, is converted into a molecule called phosphocreatine, which serves as a storage tank for ATP regeneration.
With higher ATP levels, you can train harder and regenerate faster between sets, so you can do more work in less time. With higher volume, you can get more gains and become more muscular and stronger!
INCREASES CELL VOLUME
Another positive property of creatine is the process known as "cell volumization". Creatine monohydrate draws water into muscle cells, effectively increasing their volume. Why is cell volume important? Research suggests that increasing cell hydration and volume can combat protein breakdown and stimulate protein synthesis. By saturating your muscles with creatine, you can increase intracellular fluid, resulting in bigger, fuller muscles.
NOTES
During the first 3 days (building phase) take 1 heaping scoop 4 times daily with 230 ml of water. After the 3rd day (maintenance phase) take 1 scoop 1-2 times daily with 230 ml of water. Take it on training days after your workout.
For more impressive results, replace the water with a carbohydrate drink.
Drink plenty of water when supplementing with creatine.
