Description

ISS' Complete Creatine Power features 100 percent pure micronized creatine monohydrate. Each batch is tested, guaranteed and certified for purity by HPLC. Creatine is a naturally occurring metabolite found in red muscle tissue that helps provide energy to muscles. Olympic athletes, pro-cyclists and bodybuilders have used creatine to maximize energy and promote athletic training and competitive performance.

Creatine is used in muscle tissue for the production of ATP (adenosine triphospate), the source of energy the body runs on. High performance athletes may develop low muscle stores of creatine. If creatine muscle stores are low, energy for exercise and recovery is diminished. Creatine supplementation increases the muscle's ability to refuel quickly. Using creatine along with regular, intense training can help increase muscle size and strength and enhance athletic performance.

Over 200 independent studies suggest that creatine monohydrate builds muscle, enhances cellular energy levels, reduces muscle fatigue and improves athletic performance. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine found that creatine supplementation improved the time of intense running to exhaustion by 13 percent. "Creatine supplementation helps to prolong the time during which the maximal rate of power output could be maintained," the study authors conclude.

Pros

If you want value for your dollar, ISS' Complete Creatine Power delivers. As compared to more expensive creatine products, ISS' reasonably low price gives you more creatine for your money.

Complete Creatine Power's micronized particles are more efficiently absorbed in the body than regular powdered creatine. Furthermore, it's more efficient to take creatine in a micronized powdered form, since many capsules or tablets would have to be taken to get the same dose.

The nutrients in Complete Creatine Powder have the following benefits:

• Builds lean muscle mass
• Boosts energy
• Enhances athletic training
• Improves athletic performance

Cons

No toxicity has been reported in studies with creatine. However, stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea and muscle cramping have been reported with creatine monohydrate use.

Powdered creatine monohydrate requires large "loading" doses to ensure complete assimilation in the body. Large doses of powdered creatine are associated with side effects such as water retention. Since creatine attracts water to cells, unabsorbed creatine monohydrate can remain outside cells and cause bloating, dehydration and cramping.

Pregnant or lactating women or people with kidney disease should not supplement with creatine.

No drug interractions have been reported at this time.

Is it for you?

If you're an athlete, body builder or fitness competitor looking for a proven way to increase muscle size and energy and improve weight and endurance training, then Complete Creatine Power may be for you.

However, pregnant or lactating women or people with kidney disease should not supplement with creatine.

Dosage and Directions

Some studies support creatine cycling and others do not.
Creatine loading phase, day 1 through day 5:
Take 1 rounded scoop mixed into 8 ounces of water or juice 4 to 5 times daily.

Creatine maintenance phase, day 6 and beyond:
Take 1 rounded scoop mixed into 8 ounces of water or juice 1 to 2 times daily.

For best results, take 1 rounded scoop mixed into 8 ounces of water or juice 30 minutes prior to training, and one immediately after training. Be sure to drink at least 120 ounces of water daily to avoid dehydration.