Summary
Creatine is a molecule produced in the body from amino acids, primarily in the liver and to a lesser extent in the kidneys and pancreas. It stores high-energy phosphate groups in the form of phosphocreatine.
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It is also found in red meat and seafood
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, and is involved in making energy for muscles.
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About 95% of it is found in skeletal muscle.
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Summary
Creatine is a molecule that is produced in the body from amino acids. It's primarily made in the liver and (to a lesser extent) in the kidneys and pancreas. Creatine stores high-energy phosphate groups in the form of phosphocreatine
Creatine — Health Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects | Examine.com
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Creatine is an amino acid located mostly in your body's muscles as well as in the brain. Most people get creatine through seafood and red meat — though at levels…
Creatine - Mayo Clinic
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Creatine is a chemical found naturally in the body. It's also in red meat and seafood. It is often used to improve exercise performance and muscle mass. Creatine is involved in making energy for muscles. About 95% of it is found in skeletal muscle
CREATINE - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
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What is creatine? Creatine is used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid for enhancing athletic performance, and for increasing muscle strength in people with heart failure, muscular dystrophy,…
Creatine: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com
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Creatine is a naturally occurring non-protein compound and the primary constituent of phosphocreatine, which is used to regenerate ATP within the cell. 95% of the human body's total creatine and…
Creatine - Wikipedia
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