Dimaxx creatine serum is a nutritional supplement created by the German-based Dimaxx supplement company and is used for athletes to enhance performance during exercise. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound in your body that is stored primarily in your skeletal muscles and used in the energy-producing metabolic pathway that controls muscle contraction. Supplemental creatine comes in several different forms, including powder, capsule and liquid. Liquid, or serum, creatine, gets created after suspending creatine molecules in an amino acid-based liquid that purportedly increases the effectiveness and absorption of the creatine molecule.
Metabolism
Dimaxx creatine serum consists of 500 mg of creatine monohydrate serum suspended in a mixture of water, sugar and 250 mg of ribose per serving. Ribose helps stabilize the creatine molecule in water and protects it from degradation. Once it is ingested, the creatine molecule and ribose separate and are absorbed by your small intestine. Creatine is filtered through your liver via your bloodstream and is absorbed by your skeletal muscles, where it combines with a phosphate group that creates creatine phosphate, or CP, which is then stored in your muscles until it is needed for energy production during exercise.
Benefits
Creatine monohydrate serum has four main benefits in your body. First, creatine increases the rate of energy production by contributing to the energy-producing chemicals that cause muscle contraction. Second, creatine acts as a lactic acid buffer, slowing the rate of lactic acid buildup and allowing your muscles to work harder for a longer period of time. Third, creatine promotes muscle repair through protein synthesis, or the formation of new proteins, in your muscles. Lastly, creatine hydrates your skeletal muscles by pulling water into the muscle belly, which creates a positive environment for muscle growth to take place.
Side Effects
You might experience several side effects while supplementing with creatine serum, including stomach cramps, increased urine output and bloating. Creatine might also cause dehydration because of its effect on muscle hydration. Because creatine pulls water into your muscles, it leaves less water available for the rest of your body to function optimally, making your more susceptible to dehydration. The effects of dehydration include fatigue, muscle cramping, dry mouth, increased kidney stress, dizziness and confusion. Increasing your water intake while supplementing with creatine serum might reduce the risk of becoming dehydrated.
Uses
Creatine serum is primarily used by athletes who are seeking an increase in muscle strength, power and intensity during short bouts of exercise. Creatine is more beneficial to exercise that involves short bursts of strength and energy, such as weightlifting, as opposed to endurance exercise, such as distance running, swimming and biking. Creatine is commonly used by individuals looking to build muscle mass because of its ability to spur protein synthesis inside your muscles, as well as its effects on strength.
References
- "Journal of Hyperplasia Research"; "Creatine: A Meta-analysis"; J.D. King; 2005
- "Anabolic Primer"; Phil Embleton and Gerard Thorne; 1998
- "Human Anatomy and Physiology"; Elaine Marieb; 2004
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