: how does creatine work
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Creatine works by increasing the body’s store of phosphocreatine, which is used to rapidly produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary energy source for muscle contraction during short bursts of high-intensity exercise, like weightlifting or sprinting. Essentially, creatine helps provide more immediate energy for muscle performance, potentially leading to improved strength and power output.
Creatine is primarily stored in skeletal muscle tissue. Around 95% of the body’s creatine is stored in skeletal muscles in the form of phosphocreatine, while the remaining 5% is stored in the brain, kidneys, and liver. This storage allows the body to quickly access creatine when needed for energy production during high-intensity activities.
Think of your muscles as a half full plastic water bottle. You can squeeze the bottle due to the absence of some water.
Now fill the bottle and it gets harder to squeeze.
Creatine does the same to your muscles, it makes them fuller thus slightly harder and bigger. This can help your with stamina and strength.
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