Protein and Creatine

Everyone wants a kick start, something to get them ahead of someone else, anything to make them look a little bit bigger, more toned, or even faster. Maybe you need to gain weight or even lose weight.  Some people like where their weight is at and just want to tone up. With the proper knowledge supplements can give you this head start. You need to understand that companies that manufacture these products are looking for the best way to get your money. So the first step in finding the right kind of supplement for you is to do your homework.

Protein is the most common and underrated supplement on the market today. Although there are a ton of different kinds and brands out there, whey, soy and egg are just a few common ones. Whey protein is fast absorbing and is also very diverse. Whey can be taken as a meal replacement shake, a pre-work-out snack or even post-work-out for rebuilding and gaining lean muscle.

 Now on the market there is a whey protein that can be absorbed at a slower rate for taking before bed to help recover. Casein protein is more effective before bed or as a meal replacement because it slows down the rebuilding time; this makes it perfect for long lasting hunger relief. Protein can often be overused; unused protein often turns into fat. The general rule of thumb is one gram of protein per one pound of body fat per day.

Body Fat in lbs. = (Total Bodyweight) (Body Fat Percentage (in decimal form))

Lean Body Mass = Total Bodyweight - Body Fat in lbs.

So someone who weighs 173 pounds with a body fat percentage of 17.5% would calculate as follows:

(173)(.175) =	30.3 lbs. of body fat
173 - 30.3 =	142.7 LBM

There are many misunderstandings when it comes to protein. Most people think why buy something that you can obtain by eating the right foods? Well, here is the answer to that: sure, egg protein is great for you and there is absolutely nothing wrong with using eggs as a source of protein, what if you could have a substance so pure and so advanced, that is extracted from milk at its most potent form. Whey is actually extracted as a by-product of cheese. Whey protein highlights the essential muscle rebuilding substances and amino acids.

 Creatine is another natural supplement that can be taken. This substance can also be a huge waste of money if the proper precautions are not taken. Creatine is naturally produced in the human body; it’s made up of three essential amino acids that are responsible for short powerful movements in the body. Creatine is not something that should be taken before a game or a cardio work out. Extensive saturation of creatine in the muscle tissue results in the hydration of muscle and the increase in muscle size and stamina. It is very important to work out a proper dose schedule because creatine is something that will not be effective once in a while. It takes about a week before one’s body can adapt and the creatine is fully saturated in the tissue. A huge side effect of creatine is dehydration, because creatine absorbs water to provide for muscles, this makes it essential to consume large amounts of water daily.