{"title":"Creatine","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncrease strength, power output, and muscle mass with our high-quality creatine monohydrate and advanced creatine formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crea-ten","title":"Crea-TEN","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCrea-TEN® Contains the ten most effective forms of Creatine currently available. It also contains 5% Nutrition's exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eCreatine Accelerate Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e. This innovative formula optimizes absorption and dramatically improves endurance. That means dramatic and big pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis formula includes the 10 most effective forms of Creatine available. Plus, this powerful ingredient lineup features a Creatine Accelerate Blend for increasing absorption and adding to cell volume for huge muscle pumps. It also stimulates muscle growth, extends endurance, and enhances strength. BIG plus is there’s no loading required and you only have to take it once per day! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Creatine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIt helps to increase the muscle’s stores of phosphocreatine, a component of the ATP energy system. That means more energy for extended endurance and time training.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCreatine also supports hydration and water-based pumps by pulling water into the muscle's cells causing them to swell. Additionally, Creatine improves strength and supports muscle growth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreatine vs. Crea-TEN®:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCreatine Monohydrate falls a bit short when it comes to absorption; enter Crea-TEN®. This outstanding product helps to improve absorption by channeling the effectiveness found in 10 different forms of Creatine. This creates an advanced blend that uses the more absorbable forms of Creatine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eOur innovative Creatine Accelerate Blend is the added element to ensure your muscles get the most out of our Creatine Blend. After all, it doesn’t matter how effective a supplement is if your body can’t absorb it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"font-size: 1.5em; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-style=\"font-size: 1.5em; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-style=\"font-size: 1.5em; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCREATINE BLEND – 5,000MG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCrea-TEN® is loaded with 10 of the most effective and well-absorbed versions of Creatine:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine Anhydrous – When you see the word “anhydrous” you might think of caffeine. After all, caffeine anhydrous is the most popular form of caffeine used in supplements. It works the same way with Creatine. Here, it’s a version of Creatine Monohydrate that has all the moisture removed. This creates a Creatine that’s more concentrated, and therefore more effective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-Creatine Malate – Here’s a combination of Creatine and Malic Acid. This plays a role in the metabolism of ATP for energy. This version of Creatine has all the benefits of monohydrate, plus it significantly increases endurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine Monohydrate – Here’s the Creatine that started it all back in the early ’90s. It caused quite a revolution in the industry! Creatine Monohydrate is the most tested and proven form of Creatine available, bar none. That means it had to be in Crea-TEN® Legendary Series! To improve the absorption of this classic, this patented version uses micronized particles. These smaller particles are much easier for the body to absorb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-Creatine Citrate - Like Creatine Citrate, this is Creatine attached to citric acid. In this case, there are three creatine molecules. This combination improves absorption, and as noted below, is involved in the Krebs, or Citric Acid, Cycle of energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine Citrate – This version combines Creatine and Citric Acid. As noted, this is a component of the Krebs Cycle. Also called the Citric Acid Cycle, this is an energy system that converts food into usable energy for the body. It’s tied into the ATP system of energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine Pyruvate – We’ve already seen that Crea-TEN® Legendary Series uses forms of Creatine that are directly involved in endurance. While Creatine is a cell volumizer, it’s also important for endurance. The more reps you can get, the better, right? Also, absorption is King in Crea-TEN® Legendary Series. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride – Here’s an early competitor of monohydrate. This form of Creatine was the first to target the absorption problems of the original Creatine. Since then, it’s still a popular alternative to Creatine Monohydrate. It helps transport Creatine directly into the bloodstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine AKG – This is a version that attaches Creatine to an Alpha-Ketoglutarate molecule. This is another form that enhances training endurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine Gluconate – Let’s travel back in time to when Creatine was a new supplement. Back then, it was recommended you take it with a simple sugar such as fruit juice. This enhanced absorption. With that in mind, here’s a version that targets fast absorption by attaching Creatine to glucose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine Phosphate - This is another version that deals directly with the ATP energy system. This also acts as an acid buffer. That means Crea-TEN® increases endurance in two ways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"\u003eCREATINE ACCELERATE BLEND – 1,580 MG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"\u003eThis blend consists of Taurine, Betaine, Gymnema Sylvestre, Banaba, and Fenugreek. To top it all off, there’s also Bioperine® Black Pepper. The entire Blend improves absorption and utilization of the ingredients.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaurine – If you’re looking at the idea of cell volume, Creatine should be the first nutrient you think of. That’s because it created the term. What does cell volume mean? Simply, it means that water is pulled into the muscles. This causes them to swell in size. It’s also known as water-based pumps, and yes, there are cell volumizers in your favorite pump product. One ingredient often paired with Creatine to enhance this is taurine. Of course, we included it in Crea-TEN® Legendary Series. There’s nothing like a great pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetaine Anhydrous – This is an ingredient that’s become common in many pre-workouts and Creatine formulas. It appears to work well with Creatine. One reason is, like taurine and Creatine, betaine also pulls water into the muscles. In addition, it’s believed to increase strength and power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGymnema Sylvestre Extract – This is a herb that’s often in Glucose Disposal Agents. One thing it does is maintain even levels of blood sugar. Also, Gymnema helps drive carbs into your muscle cells. Carbs pull in water for more muscle cell volume. As you can see, Crea-TEN® Legendary Series supercharges cell volume and endurance, two of the primary effects of Creatine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanaba Powder – Here’s another herb that enhances glucose delivery to your muscles. We mentioned two primary effects above. One of the keys to these benefits is absorption, and that’s what the Accelerate Blend is all about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFenugreek Seed Extract – You will usually find fenugreek in testosterone boosters. We’re using it here because it can reduce blood glucose levels. 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Every batch is tested to be at least 99.98% pure or we won't ship it to you, that's our quality commitment. We manufacture here in the United States to meet FDA 21 CFR Part 111 CGMP regulations and all ingredients undergo state-of-the-art analysis to insure zero tolerance for impurities. We ship our products direct to you which guarantees the freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Creatine Monohydrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine is a precursor to the bio-energetic fuel creatine phosphate, which replenishes cellular ATP (adenosine triphosphate) levels during maximum intensity contractions. Supplementing with creatine can increase levels of creatine phosphate in the muscle improving work output capacity, power, recovery and muscle hydration. When muscles are hydrated, muscle catabolism (breakdown) is minimized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreatine Boosts Muscle Strength, Size, and Endurance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine is one of the most researched and important sports supplements today. It has become a must for athletes wanting to increase workout intensity while delaying the onset of fatigue. Research has shown that supplementing with creatine can boost muscle size, strength and endurance, improve athletic performance, and speed muscle recovery. Saturating your muscles with creatine improves your body's ability to quickly replenish and recycle ATP, which increases muscle energy and delays muscle fatigue. 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Secondly is that the more creatine phosphate (CP) that is stored in muscle, the more water is drawn into muscle making it fuller and stronger. With more CP and water in muscle, the volume increases, and the muscle cell is volumized or 'super-hydrated'. A volumized muscle helps to trigger protein synthesis, minimize protein breakdown and increase glycogen synthesis (Haussinger 1996; 1996). If a muscle is then trained properly, this could lead to enhanced muscle growth. The muscle 'pump' experienced when using creatine is reported to be much more intense, and this is as a result of the cell volumizing effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Role of ATP Recycling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the primary energy source your muscles use during explosive movements and intense exercise. 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