Creatine monohydrate
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine monohydrate (/kriːətiːn/ or /kriːətiːn mɒnəˌhaɪdreɪt/) is a supplement commonly used to enhance athletic performance and increase muscle mass in athletes and older adults.
Etymology
The term "creatine" is derived from the Greek word "kreas," which means flesh. The term "monohydrate" refers to the single water molecule that is attached to each creatine molecule in this form of the supplement.
Usage
Creatine monohydrate is often used by athletes as a dietary supplement to increase muscle creatine concentrations. It is also used in medicine to treat certain conditions, such as muscular dystrophy, where there is a need to increase muscle strength and energy.
Related Terms
- Creatine: A nitrogenous organic acid that helps supply energy to cells throughout the body, particularly muscle cells.
- Supplement: Something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
- Muscular Dystrophy: A group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Creatine monohydrate
- Wikipedia's article - Creatine monohydrate
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