Fitness & Health Guide

Creatine, a natural source of energy used for muscle contraction has now received an alternative called Creatine ethyl ester (CEE). Creatine is produced by our liver, pancreas and kidneys and he best nutritional source for building Creatine in our bodies is fish and meat. Vegetarians have a lower amount of Creatine in their bodies because they do not eat meat or fish. Our skeletal muscles store the Creatine and it is used when we do physical activities. What is not used during the physical activity is used by the heart, the brain and other tissues in our bodies. The muscles will generate energy at a much faster rate when we use nutritional supplements such as Creatine or CEE.

CEE is in tablet form as opposed to regular Creatine which is in powder form. CEE is new and has a higher strength and has more absorption and molecular stability than the regular Creatine and has a more soluble form. Some athletes have started using CEE and state that they feel an increase in their muscle strength. There is more over all recovery and less muscle soreness with CEE. Some of the benefits of CEE are increased strength, faster recovery and increased stability. It is purported to be more potent than the regular Creatine.

Athletes of all ages, whether young and aspiring toward athletics or seasoned professional athletes are using Creatine and CEE as their preferred nutritional supplements for better performance during athletic competitions. There are some people that believe that training together with the use of Creatine or CEE gives them a burst of energy. A quick burst of energy is particularly good for sprinters and weight lifters. Vegetarians have reported noticing a difference in their energy levels of energy when using Creatine or CEE. At this time there have been no studies to tell us how much Creatine or CEE our bodies can store or if there are any limitations.

To buy Creatine or CEE you do not need a prescription and therefore, both can be bought over the counter at any drug store in their vitamin department, grocery store that has a pharmaceutical department as well as on the Internet.

As with any nutritional supplement, some caution should be taken with Creatine or CEE. For instance: wrestlers have a tendency toward dehydration during competition. Therefore, wrestlers should not take Creatine or CEE. These products should be avoided by people trying to lose weight as both products have a tendency to put weight on.

There is a difference between regular Creatine and CEE as those people that have started taking CEE say they get a slight high as soon as they take it and they like that better. This high is mild and a harmless reaction. It does not stop the liver/s ability to process the alcohol ester.

There is a possibility that Creatine and CEE may be able to be used for treating patients that have heart problems, stroke, muscular and neuromuscular and other diseases. When taking Creatine or CEE you should be aware of your own health conditions. You should see your doctor before you start any nutritional supplement regimen and if you plan on taking Creatine or CEE your doctor should be aware of this.