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Creatine Supplementation and Managing Damage

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Chad Kerksick PhD

We all know the sweet sting of muscle soreness that follows an intense workout. But the muscle damage and recovery are a natural part of exercise, but how can you lessen the soreness and lack of range of motion? Dr Chad Kerksick discusses the impressive numbers found by a new study that looks at how creatine can influence the body in this recovery period. Continue reading →

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Why can’t I just eat a diet high in meat to get creatine. Who doesn’t like meat?

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Chad Kerksick PhD

While meat is a natural source of creatine, Dr. Chad Kerksick illustrates the excessive amount and cost associated with consuming the suggested 3-5 grams of daily creatine through beef, chicken, fish, pork and other foods. Continue reading →

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Loading with Creatine, Yes or No?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Chad Kerksick PhD

When it comes to achieving your strength, power and mass goals, creatine has a track record of getting athletes results! Dr. Chad Kerksick looks at the reasons why some athletes prefer to load creatine usage and others don’t. Continue reading →

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What are the best supplements for a strength and power athlete to consider? PART I – Creatine Monohydrate

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Chad Kerksick PhD

In a new article series, Dr. Chad Kerkisck takes an in-depth look at the best supplements for power and strength athletes. First on his list is Creatine Monohydrate and he explains why this is a superior supplement for strength training. Continue reading →

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Creatine and Beta-Alanine: When Science Speaks, You Should Listen

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Chad Kerksick PhD

Sports nutrition as an industry continues to experience explosive growth.  The number of brands, manufacturers and products continues to increase as does the search for new ingredients.  Unfortunately, the path to the top has resulted in the introduction of a … Continue reading →

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Several types of creatine exist. Which one is best and how should I take it?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

You are correct, a number of types exist and if you count also the different nutrients which creatine has been combined with, the number of possibilities grows even more. For example, studies have used creatine phosphate, creatine citrate, creatine ethyl … Continue reading →

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A friend of mine told me I don’t need to supplement with creatine because I can get all of the creatine I need from food. Is this true?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

The short answer to this question is “No, you don’t have to supplement”.  But, you better be prepared to wolf down and shell out enough coin for some massive amounts of meat.  Let me explain.  The foods which contain the … Continue reading →

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Hey Brett. I just got a call from my doctor that my routine blood work showed an elevated creatinine (not creatine) level. I’m really freaked out since I looked this up on the internet and I read that this could mean my kidneys aren’t working like they should I work out 5-6 days a week and I take a variety of bodybuilding supplements (protein powder, amino acids, creatine powder and glutamine). I eat a high protein diet- around 350 grams of protein each day. No-one in my family has kidney disease- are the combination of bodybuilding, a high protein diet and using creatine causing my kidneys to shut down?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Brett Becker

Great question. I hope I can help you, man. I am not a doctor but I am a registered nurse. I have 15 years of experience in an acute care setting ranging from ICU to nephrology and medicine. I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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It Has to Be The Creatine…Really?

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Chad Kerksick PhD

Recently, a great opportunity presented itself for me to “vent” regarding a scenario that presents itself in the media all too often. Around the third week of August, news reports out of Oregon told the story that thirteen high school … Continue reading →

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