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Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid stored in muscle tissue. It plays a role in muscle activity, enabling the release of energy in our body. Many a research have shown the beneficial effect of creatine supplements on building muscle mass in young adults.
More recent studies demonstrate that creatine effects muscle building in aging adults as well. Test subjects in two groups were put on a controlled weight training plan. The group that was also given creatine supplements had a significant increase in total and fat-free mass and gains in several indices of isometric muscle strength compared to the test group. It appears that creatine effectively improves the body's ability to produce energy from the muscles and build-up muscle mass at an older age.
An article published Life Extension magazine in April 2005, claims that "creatine in supplemental form can ameliorate some of the physiological decline that occurs with aging. Creatine may be one of the safest, most effective non-prescription compounds currently available to improve cellular energy."
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