Years ago it was fashionable to take Brewer’s Yeast with your protein shake. It was supposed to be good for you. Where is Brewer’s Yeast today? That’s the beauty of science, I guess, it’s always changing. The past decade has seen an increase in the popularity of creatine in various forms, with claims of size and strength gains. Does it really work? I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a “definitive” study, but it does something when I’ve taken it in the past.

Here’s the reality of creatine as far as we know, however: ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate unlocks anaerobic power for the muscles. Creatine phosphate plays a role in the creation of ATP. The challenge is, can you get it into the blood stream and hence, the cellular level, to really make a difference in the ATP creation chain? While the debate may rage on for years, creatine does seem to be a safe and effective way to develop size and strength when used in appropriate cycles.

The downside is that some creatines over the years have reportedly contributed to liver damage, although more recent developments tend to point towards products which are “more easily assimilated” by the body, such as the patented KreAlkalyn product see http://www.kre-alkalyn.net/. You decide. The point? Whether a placebo or not, if you’re working out properly with the right amounts of nutrition, rest, and technique, it would appear that creatine does have an effect!