Description

Apex's Creatine Max contains creatine and glutamine to boost muscle gain and energy and speed up muscle repair and recovery after an intense workout. Creatine and glutamine are naturally occurring nutrients that are essential for muscle metabolism. High performance athletes and bodybuilders may develop low muscle stores of creatine and glutamine after high intensity exercise. Creatine and glutamine have been used by elite athletes and bodybuilders for years to promote athletic training and performance.

Creatine is a naturally occurring metabolite found in muscle tissue and foods such as red meat and fish. Creatine is used in muscle tissue for the production of ATP (adenosine triphospate), the source of energy the body runs on. Creatine supplementation increases the muscle's ability to refuel quickly. Double-blind placebo-controlled studies suggest that creatine supplementation can increase muscle mass, energy, strength, endurance, recovery and fat loss. Many experts believe that creatine supplementation can give an athlete a 5 to 10 percent performance improvement.

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid (protein building block) found in skeletal muscle. Glutamine can be obtained from supplements and high protein foods such as meat, fish, beans and dairy. Glutamine is converted to glucose when the body needs more glucose as an energy source. For this reason, glutamine levels can be significantly decreased after an intense workout, trauma or stress. Independent studies suggest that glutamine supplementation can prevent muscle tissue breakdown (catabolism) and enhance protein metabolism. Glutamine is often given to patients to replenish the body after stress or trauma.

Pros

Apex's Creatine Max is a synergistic blend of creatine and glutamine, two all-natural nutrients that are essential for muscle metabolism. Supplementing with Creatine Max along with regular, intense exercise can help increase muscle size and strength and enhance muscle repair and recovery.

The nutrients in Creatine Max have the following benefits:

• Speeds up muscle repair and recovery
• Boosts energy
• Replenishes muscles after intense workouts
• Enhances lean muscle and strength gains
• Promotes athletic training

Cons

Creatine and glutamine are generally considered safe. There are few side affects although stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, bloating and muscle cramping have been reported. People with liver or kidney disease, Reye's syndrome or conditions resulting in ammonia accumulation should not supplement with Creatine Max.

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Is it for you?

Creatine Max can help athletes, body builders and gym-goers recover more quickly from workouts and achieve muscle building results faster. If you want to make the most of your athletic training and performance, Creatine Max may be for you. However, people with liver or kidney disease, Reye's syndrome or conditions resulting in ammonia accumulation should not supplement with Creatine Max.

Dosage and Directions

Some studies support creatine cycling and others do not. Apex (the manufacturer) recommends taking 2 tablets with 8 ounces of water or your favorite high-glycemic carbohydrate beverage 45 minutes before your workout. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.