Introduced by EAS in 1993, PhosphagenÖ is the original creatine monohydrate supplement, and is still the leader in quality and potency. Composed of 99.9% pure creatine monohydrate. Phosphagen may help to:
- Support gains in lean body mass and strength
- Increase muscular work capacity and power output
- Volumize muscle cells and speed recovery between bouts of exercise
Creatine monohydrate is probably the most widely used nutritional supplement in the athletic community and seems to have universal success in promoting gains in size and strength through improving muscle energetics. Extensive scientific research over the last two decades supports claims such as increased gains in muscle size and strength, improvement in body composition and athletic performance, increased power output, and enhanced recovery from intense bouts of exercise. (1-5)
Phosphagen may also have a cell volumizing effect on muscle tissue which further stimulates an anabolic environment for muscle growth. In fact, Nelson et al.(6) suggests that a muscle's glycogen loading capacity is influenced by its initial levels of creatine and the accompanying alterations in cell volume. By enhancing cell volume and glycogen replenishment, creatine may speed recovery from intense bouts of workouts. Make no mistake - volumizing isn't about water retention, which happens outside of the cell. Creatine actually draws water into the muscle, which may enhance muscularity and create an improved environment for muscle growth - without causing a "bloated" look.
Phosphagen creatine can be used by male or female athletes who want to increase lean mass gains, strength and intensity during exercise.
| Servings Per Container |
| Serving Size | | 1.5 tsp (5 g) | | | | | | Servings Per Container | | 100 | | | | | |
| Nutritional Information |
| Creatine Monohydrate | | 5 g | | | | | | - equivalent to 4.4 g of anhydrous creatine base | | | | | | | * Percent Daily Values are based on a
2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may
be higher or lower depending on your
calorie needs. | |
As a dietary supplement, take 1 1/2 teaspoons (5 grams), mixed into juice or water 4 times daily for 5 days (loading dose). Thereafter, take 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 to 2 times daily (maintenance dose). For individuals with bodyweight greater than 225 lbs, take 1 1/2 teaspoons 5 to 6 times daily for the loading dose and 2 times daily for the maintenance dose.
Athletes who engage in intense, regular exercise should consume at least 120 oz. of water per day. Drink an additional 16 oz of water for every pound lost during exercise.