Tag Archives: creatine

Does creatine cause hair loss? A couple of weeks ago I was approached by a reader asking about the credibility of the claims surrounding the link between hair loss and increase in DHT (Dihydrotestosterone – A form of testosterone) levels due to supplementation with creatine.   To be honest, that was the first time I heard of such claim which …

Supplement Ingredient Guide: Creatine What is it? Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that occurs naturally in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily muscle. This is achieved by increasing the formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which the cells can then go on to use to produce energy used by the body. It is …

Sports Researchers will tell you that what you put into your protein shake after a mammoth gym session will have a dramatic effect on the repair and regrowth of your muscles. But what exactly are the best supplements to pop into your shaker if you’re wanting to bulk up? Here we’ve teamed up with the scientists at www.theproteinworks.com to see …

Creatine Causes Kidney Damage / Creatine Is A Steroid I’m sure we’ve all heard the horror stories about a friend of a friend of a friend who took creatine and got huge but then died from liver failure (not really). Creatine is one of the most well known bodybuilding supplements on the market which has stood the test of time …

Reflex Creatine Review .

MaxiNutrition Creatamax Review .

In the past we had a look at creatine monohydrate which was agreed  to be one of the best supplements anyone can go on. But what would happen if you replace the monohydrate attachement with an Ethyl Ester? A lot of supplement companies throw about a extravagant claims about it saying that it’s more bioavailable, has a greater absorption and …

Holland and Barretts Creatine Review.

MaxiNutrition Cyclone Review .

Creatine, one of the earliest and most used supplements around. I was going to write up a full review of it until I found this article which discusses Creatine Monohydrate(the one and only form of creatine anyone should take). After reading it, I thought was perfect as it is and am going to share it with you all 🙂 What …