tags: #publish links: [[Nutrition and Diet]], [[Biochemistry]], [[Running Physiology]] created: 2020-09-09 Wed --- # Creatine A naturally-occuring compound in skeletal muscle, which facilitates recycling of [[Adenosine diphosphate (ADP)]] back to [[Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)]] by donation of phosphate groups. Proven effective for improving running performance and possibly recovery. Increases maximum power in high-intensity anaerobic work. No significant effect on aerobic performance. Elimination half-life is short, around 3 hours. Dose typically 3-5g/day for maintenance. [[Creatine supplementation reduces homocysteine levels]]