Creatine has gotten a bad rap in the past. About 12 years ago Channel 12 News came in the store to interview me regarding Creatine. Everything positive I said they blurted out of the broadcast. Teenagers in the gym were not taking this supplement, when parents saw complete changes in behavior & extreme changes in their child’s built. Also, you can see a complete change in facial structure — because of steroid use – not creatine. Fullness in your face is totally different than total jawline change, as well as possible hair loss.
Unbuffered creatine can cause bloating and/or severe gas in some individuals. Like anything else, some people are allergic. Buffered creatine — kre-akalyn was designed to be more bioavailable and shouldn’t cause any stomach distress.
Three of my nephews are taking Kre-akalyn now & they’re looking healthy, lean & muscular. They love it. Now my 30 yrs. old son is taking it because he was impressed with their results.
It’s not just for muscles; it’s aids in healing after sports injuries, sprains, strains, etc. Some doctors, actually recommend it used with protein powder. It’s also great for the aging because as we age we start losing muscle mass.
Did you know that creatine is found in other tissues, including the brain, heart, endothelial cells, macrophages, kidneys, liver, smooth muscles and testes. Creatine is concentrated in animal and fish products, therefore, vegans should definitely supplement with this.
When I assisted an Alternative Doctor, she prescribed creatine for her patients with MS and Lou Gehrig’s disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). In ALS there is muscle wasting involved & breaking down of all the nerves in the body. Patients looked good and felt better. At least they had a little more quality of life. ALS leads to death and there is no known medical treatment.
According to Designs for Health Kre-Alkalyn is the only creatine with a pH above 12 it will not convert to creatinine in liquids, including the bloodstream. This results in less side effects and more creatine delivered to the muscle and other tissues. We carry a full line of Designs for Health in our store.
Most distress from regular creatine is not only because it’s not buffered but because most people used to load (high dosing). With Kre-Alkalyn you only need one to two capsules a day.
It’s important to seek the help of a doctor if you suspect a clot in your leg, which may be indicative of thrombi. This could lead to stroke, heart attack and or pulmonary embolism. Usually a patient is put on heparin when hospital and when home given coumadin (Warfarin).
