Supplements – Protein / Creatine

PROTEIN SHAKES

• Protein is used for the production of muscles.
• Without adequate protein your muscles will not heal as quickly after a workout and therefore increases the risk of injury.
• Protein is the building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood.
• Protein is a “macronutrient” meaning that the body needs relatively large amounts of it.
• The extent to which muscles grow is influenced by the amount of protein available in your body.
• Protein Shakes increase muscle development.
• After a workout is the best time to consume a protein shake so that your muscles can begin healing and repairing themselves immediately.
• Protein Shakes take appox. 30 minutes to reach the muscles, considerably less time than protein from solid foods.
• Protein Shakes contain quantities of protein which are difficult to consume quickly through eating alone.
• After intense exercise the body’s immune system can become less effective, consuming a protein shake after working out can combat this.
• Protein Shakes aid bone formation.
• Protein Shakes reduce muscular soreness following exercise.
• Protein Shakes maximize the benefits of a workout.
• Studies show that drinking a protein shake after a workout significantly increased muscle mass and strength along with decreasing body fat percentage.

Creatine

• Creatine is a natural nutrient found in your body.
• Creatine is the most advanced and researched nutritional supplement around today.
• Creatine has been categorized as a very good food supplement by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A..), the organisation responsible for approving food and nutritional supplements.
• Creatine is widely used by Olympic standard athletes and professional sports people.
• Creatine can greatly benefit those looking to put on muscle mass and increase strength.
• Creatine increases the work capacity of muscle.
• Creatine will increase muscle size even without working out but to gain maximum results creatine should be used in conjunction with working out.
• Creatine has been shown to help boost exercise performance in activities where short bursts of intense energy are needed such as weight lifting and sprinting.
• Creatine provides more energy during a workout.
• Creatine enhances strength and endurance during a workout.
• Creatine reduces the build up of lactic acid in the body after a workout.
• Creatine can be mixed with any fluid including a protein shake.

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