How to Buy Creatine Powder

Before you decide to use creatine, a metabolite that aids in performance enhancement, understand what it does and how you intend to use it. Although creatine is found in the body, taking creatine gives your muscles an additional boost of energy, increases muscle volume and aids in faster recovery between sets. Creatine comes in powder, pill and tablet form, and can be taken either before or after a workout. Buying creative powder requires carefully choosing a quality product to ensure maximum results. Here are ways to find creatine supplements suitable for your needs.

Instructions

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  Check the label. Watch out for creatine citrate and creatine phosphate, as they are usually more expensive and don't work as effectively as creatine monohydrate. Alfredo Franco-Obregon, author of "Creatine, a Practical Guide," notes that "creatine citrate contains 400 milligrams per 1 gram and phosphate contains 623 milligrams of creatine, whereas creatine monohydrate has 880 milligrams." Having more creatine in your supplement means you'll use less per serving, and that will save you money.

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  Search for online deals. Sites such as drugstore.com, gnc.com and evitaminstore.com regularly sell creatine at a discount and carry a wide variety of brands.

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  Visit your local retailer. Many health and fitness stores carry creatine monohydrate and some offer the supplement in bulk, which can save you money.