How Can I Boost Creatinine Levels?

Creatine is a chemical commonly found in the muscles. Creatine helps people increase muscle mass and improves exercise peformance. It naturally occurs in food such as fish and meat but you can also buy it as a supplement. Athletes often use creatine to improve performance and it is considered legal by entities such as the International Olympic Committee and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Creatine is also used to help people with congestive heart failure, Parkinson's disease, depression and many other disorders.

Instructions

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  Buy and take creatine supplements. These are available in pill and powder. Always follow instructions on the packaging for safe use.

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  Take 20 grams of creatine per day for five days. Lower to 2 grams per day for each day after.

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  Supplement 5 grams of creatine with 93 grams of simple carbohydrates to increase muscle creatine levels. Do this four times per day for five days. It can increase your muscle creatine levels up to 60 percent more than if you take creatine alone.

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  Stop drinking coffee and using ephedra if you are taking creatine. These substances will increase your risk of stroke if used while increasing creatine levels.

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  Watch out for side effects such as weight gain, muscle cramps, nausea and dehydration. Cut down levels of creatine if you notice any side effects.