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What are the best supplements for a strength and power athlete to consider? PART I – Creatine Monohydrate

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Chad Kerksick PhD

In a new article series, Dr. Chad Kerkisck takes an in-depth look at the best supplements for power and strength athletes. First on his list is Creatine Monohydrate and he explains why this is a superior supplement for strength training. Continue reading →

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Several types of creatine exist. Which one is best and how should I take it?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

You are correct, a number of types exist and if you count also the different nutrients which creatine has been combined with, the number of possibilities grows even more. For example, studies have used creatine phosphate, creatine citrate, creatine ethyl … Continue reading →

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A friend of mine told me I don’t need to supplement with creatine because I can get all of the creatine I need from food. Is this true?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

The short answer to this question is “No, you don’t have to supplement”.  But, you better be prepared to wolf down and shell out enough coin for some massive amounts of meat.  Let me explain.  The foods which contain the … Continue reading →

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Hey Brett. I just got a call from my doctor that my routine blood work showed an elevated creatinine (not creatine) level. I’m really freaked out since I looked this up on the internet and I read that this could mean my kidneys aren’t working like they should I work out 5-6 days a week and I take a variety of bodybuilding supplements (protein powder, amino acids, creatine powder and glutamine). I eat a high protein diet- around 350 grams of protein each day. No-one in my family has kidney disease- are the combination of bodybuilding, a high protein diet and using creatine causing my kidneys to shut down?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Brett Becker

Great question. I hope I can help you, man. I am not a doctor but I am a registered nurse. I have 15 years of experience in an acute care setting ranging from ICU to nephrology and medicine. I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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