Creatine-CV (Creavitalis®) - 300g

Creatine is one of the most popular, best-researched, and most effective nutrients for athletes. Less known, however, is that creatine can also contribute to increased muscle strength in people over 55 when combined with strength training. Maintaining good muscle strength is one of the most important focus areas for healthy aging. Therefore, it is positive that creatine can provide an additional contribution beyond regular exercise, which is, of course, the most important. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of at least 3 grams of creatine. As creatine is so widely used, there are many providers of creatine supplements. Unfortunately, the quality is not always consistently high. That's why Vitals has chosen Creavitalis®, a very pure and optimally soluble creatine monohydrate from the German manufacturer Alzchem. Creavitalis® is the micronized (refined) version of their well-known and recognized Creapure®. Creatine from Alzchem is also the form most often used in scientific research because its quality and purity are unsurpassed. Watch this video to see how well Creavitalis® dissolves in water. Effects of Creatine Creatine is a molecule that occurs naturally in all vertebrates. The name creatine originates from the Greek word "kreas," meaning meat. Creatine plays a key role in cellular energy metabolism and is therefore especially found in tissues with high energy consumption, such as skeletal muscles. Creatine is a semi-essential nutrient. The body can produce creatine itself in the kidneys and liver from the amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine, but this is not always sufficient (see Figure 1). Therefore, it is also necessary to obtain creatine through diet. Dietary creatine is always of animal origin and is found especially in meat, fish, and poultry. Vegetarians and vegans therefore typically have a lower intake. However, creatine in supplements is not from animal sources and is therefore suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. In muscle cells, creatine can be converted into creatine phosphate (CP) under the influence of the enzyme creatine kinase. The phosphate group can then be transferred to ADP (adenosine diphosphate), which then becomes ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the cells' most important energy carrier. Taking extra creatine to strengthen energy supply via CP is especially relevant for short, high-intensity efforts such as strength training and sprinting. In addition to supporting physical performance through energy metabolism, creatine as a supplement also plays a role in enhancing the effect of strength training on muscle strength. This is especially important for people over 55. Therefore, it is very sensible to perform muscle-strengthening exercises several times a week. Figure 1. Schematic overview of creatine metabolism. SAM: S-adenosylmethionine, SAH: S-adenosylhomocysteine, ATP: adenosine triphosphate, ADP: adenosine diphosphate. Micronized Creatine (Creavitalis®) from Alzchem Creatine monohydrate is the most common form of creatine in supplements. It is the form that appears to be most effective and best absorbed by the body. A disadvantage, however, is that creatine monohydrate does not dissolve very well in liquid. To improve this, Alzchem has developed a micronized creatine monohydrate, Creavitalis®. Micronization means that the particles are ground to micrometer size, resulting in greatly improved solubility in water. This offers a clear advantage for the user. Creavitalis® has the same perfect purity and quality as Creapure® and is just as effective. The powder also has a neutral taste and can be easily mixed with water. Suitable for Elite Athletes, Tested for Doping Creatine-CV is tested for doping according to the NZVT system (Dutch Security System Nutritional Supplements Top Sport). This system checks dietary supplements to minimize the risk of positive doping tests. Every new batch of Creatine-CV is tested. NZVT-approved products provide maximum assurance that they do not contain doping-relevant substances. In the NZVT database, you can check the batch code and expiry date. Not all products are tested every batch — products with an "infinity" symbol are tested every time. See more at https://www.dopingautoriteit.nl/nzvt. Are you interested in a Vitals product that is not tested every batch? Contact us via the contact details on the website. Approved Health Claims: creatine increases muscle growth during explosive strength performance* creatine improves physical performance during repeated short, high-intensity exercises* creatine can be used for increased needs in athletes* daily intake of creatine can increase the effect of strength training on muscle strength in people over 55** The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g (3000 mg) of creatine along with high-intensity training. ** The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g (3000 mg) of creatine and at least three weekly strength training sessions at an intensity of 65–75% of maximum strength.

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