HOW DOES CREAKONG CX8 DIFFER FROM CREAKONG?
This product is an advanced version of our legendary creatine supplement. While both products provide 3 superior, rapid absorbing forms of creatine, the advanced CREAKONG CX8 version also contains a unique CSM (Creatine Synthesizing Matrix) blend of Methionine, Arginine, and Glycine which work to increase natural creatine production. It also contains added BCAAs and taurine for additional muscle building and performance support.
DO I NEED TO "LOAD" THIS CREATINE POWDER?
Loading is the process of taking more or extra servings of creatine for a fixed period at the beginning of your usage cycle to ensure saturation levels in the body. Generally the loading process only needs to be used for standard types of creatine that have a harder time being absorbed by your body. Because we use only high-absorbing forms Creatine Monohydrate, Creatine Malate, and Creatine Magnesium Chelate, you will not need to load the product or take additional servings to start enjoying it's benefits."
WHAT IS CREATINE?
Creatine occurs naturally in the body and is a nitrogenous compound that helps supply energy to all cells in the body, but primarily muscle cells. It’s a readily available source of energy for muscle contractions used to enhance athletic performance. Creatine is the most studied sports supplement on the market and has been shown to increase maximal strength and endurance by as much as 15% and up to 30% in power output and energy release in short-burst/interval sports. Supplementing with creatine can lead to big gains in lean muscle mass when combined with proper training and diet.
WHAT EXACTLY IS CSM™ TECHNOLOGY?
CSM stands for CREATINE SYNTHESIS MATRIX, which is a blend of 3 unique amino acids that support creatine levels in the body, and actually are the 3 aminos that ‘make up’ creatine as well; Glycine, L-Arginine, L-Methionine. Our Science Director Nelson Narciso explains the mechanism of actions: “Arginine and glycine are potent precursors of creatine. Interpretation of the quantitative data reveals that in the present experiments a minimum of 26 per cent of the amidine nitrogen of the newly formed creatine in the body was derived from that of the added arginine, and 26 per cent of sarcosine nitrogen of the creatine was derived from the added glycine. Glycine reacts with the amidine group of arginine to form guanidoacetic acid, and this is methylated to form creatine by shift of the methyl group from methionine. Methionine through this methylation helps form guanidoacetic acid, which goes on to help form creatine.”
I’M VEGAN – CAN I USE CREATINE?
Creatine is made without the use of any animal ingredients. It is animal-free. Also, what most people should be aware of is that some creatine is already in the diet of those who eat meat. Thus, we routinely see when a vegan or vegetarian athlete adds creatine supplements to their diet, that they get the most improved power due to the fact they have not been routinely ingesting any creatine. Vegans often report terrific results when they add creatine into their program!
WHY IS TAURINE ADDED?
Taurine is a performance amino – it is regulated for example by Health Canada to “Help support cardiovascular function” in workout formulas and it has a long history of use in energy drinks like Red Bull®. What often others do not know or gets overlooked is its’ ability to help support creatine’s performance too. Taurine decreases creatine kinase (enzyme that breaks down creatine). Taurine dosing appears to be effective at ~ 1–3 g/day acutely across a span of 6–15 days (1–3 h before an activity) which may improve aerobic performance (TTE), anaerobic performance (strength, power), recovery (DOMS), and a decrease in metabolic markers (creatine kinase, lactate, inorganic phosphate). CREAKONG CX8 includes taurine in that dose range too.
HOW DO I TAKE CREAKONG CX8?
Each serving delivers 8g of active ingredients, half of which is a triple-creatine blend anchored by the #1 creatine of all time, authentic creatine monohydrate. Lots of people have lots of ideas on how to use creatine, but without a doubt, the best way is to use it CONSISTENTLY at does of 3-5 grams per day. At 4g of creatine per serving, CREAKONG CX8 really only needs to be taken once per day, although we do know many heavy lifters will use 1-2 servings per day.
DO I NEED TO PRELOAD MY CREATINE OR DO A LOADING PHASE?
Not really, no. In the early days of creatine, doing a loading phase was all the rage, in part because that is what some of the early studies had done too. A typical loading phase involves taking 15-20g of creatine monohydrate per day, split over smaller does of not more than 5g per dose, for 5-7 days. Subsequent studies showed impressive results whereby the loading phase could be just 3-5g per day for 4 weeks. When you consider the overall data, a loading phase of 15-20g is typically not needed. So, our overall answer is NO – you do not need to do a loading phase, as CREAKONG CX8 does deliver a potent load of 4g of 3 creatines.
DOES CREAKONG CX8 USE CREAPURE®?
We’ve been buying Creapure® consistently since 1996, longer than any other brand. While our master formula does include Creapure®, the licensing agreement that all brands have to sign with the Creapure® manufacturer in Germany states that to use the NAME Creapure® on a label, no OTHER creatine can be in the formula. CREAKONG® has 3 creatines and therefore the unfortunate fact is, the Creapure® name and trademark are not allowed to be used on the label, even though the ingredient is part of the master formula.
DOES CREATINE MAKE YOU RETAIN WATER?
No. Creatine draws water from the body and forces water to go INSIDE the muscle, for it to do its work. There is a difference between cell volumization and water retention. Cell volumization (what we want) leads to more water inside the muscle cells, making the muscle bigger and firmer. Water retention though (the process that makes muscles look smooth) happens outside the muscle cells.
WHO CAN USE CREAKONG CX8?
Any healthy adult looking to take their training to the next level can use this formula. Read the label though on every supplement before use, as there will be some precautionary warnings. All responsible creatine supplements should have this kind of information on their label: “Consult a physician before using this product if you are taking any medications; are under a physician’s care; have any ailments or conditions; have any product, ingredient, or health concerns; are trying to get or are already pregnant; are breastfeeding; or have a kidney disorder.”
SHOULD I STILL TAKE CREAKONG CX8 ON DAYS THAT I DON’T TRAIN?
Yes. For maximum effectiveness, your creatine supplement needs to be taken consistently everyday, even on the days that you don’t work out. The purpose of creatine is to help build up stores of creatine phosphate (CP), so that THAT molecule is ready for action when you do hit the gym. If you skip a day, you’re just reducing that amount of stored CP. Consistency is king!
IS CREATINE A STEROID?
No, creatine is not an anabolic steroid or drug, or a WADA banned substance. It is a legal substance and naturally found in food sources. (WADA: World Anti-Doping Agency)
WHEN SHOULD I TAKE CREAKONG CX8?
As a dietary supplement for adults performing high-intensity exercise, take one serving 20–30 minutes before workout with 8–16 fl oz (240–480 mL) of water.
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