Every minute of our lives, we are producing energy to maintain our life-sustaining processes. Even when we are asleep, our hearts are pumping blood throughout our bodies, our organs are functioning, ...

Energy expenditure must equal energy intake to achieve energy balance. The energy systems used during exercise for muscular work include the phosphagen and glycolytic (both anaerobic) and the ...

Creatine is a natural substance that helps supply energy to muscles. Creatinine is a waste product produced when creatine is broken down. Rhabdomyolysis, or "rhabdo," occurs when excessive creatinine ...

In vitro protein synthesis using a mixture of purified components now offers the possibility of efficient production of labile products and more detailed study of the translation process. You have ...

Creatine as a supplement has been around for decades and is popular among bodybuilders and strength athletes after it exploded onto the scene with claims that it not only adds muscle mass and ...

New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Your weekly Local Running Newsletter has everything you need to lace up! Subscribe today. Taken as ...

Protein is essential for muscle growth and development, helping repair muscle tissue and build stronger muscle fibers. Creatine improves performance for high-intensity exercises. It supplies energy to ...

Creatine is a popular supplement used to improve exercise performance (1). It has been studied for 200 years and is one of the most scientifically supported supplements on the market (2). In addition ...

Creatine helps your muscles produce energy during heavy lifting or high intensity exercise. Athletes often take creatine supplements to enhance strength and improve performance, but older adults and ...

In response to my recent column on creatine, a reader inquired about the difference between creatine versus creatinine. Are they related, and if so, how? Good question, and a topic that often surfaces ...