Creatine

Creatine

Creatine is a essential, non-proteinaceous amino acid derivative found in all animals. It is synthesized in the kidney, liver, and pancreas from L-arginine, glycine and L-methionine. In the muscles, a fraction of the total creatine binds to phosphate - forming creatine phosphate. The reaction is catalysed by creatine kinase, and the result is phosphocreatine. Phosphocreatine binds with adenosine diphosphate to convert it back to ATP. Creatine is used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.

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