1, the composition is different

(1), creatine (creatine) is a kind of nitrogen-containing organic acid that naturally exists in the vertebrate body, and it can assist in providing energy for muscle and nerve cells, so creatine is a compound that originally exists in the body, not a man-made hormone or steroid;

(2), and the nitrogen pump is a nitric oxide precursor, the main substance to increase excitability. Common nitrogen pump formula, the main is the following active ingredients: creatine, caffeine, arginine, niacin, folic acid, β-alanine, betaine and glycerol;

2, the efficacy of the different

(1), creatine it can quickly provide energy (the human body's activities are dependent on the ATP, that is, adenosine triphosphate to provide energy, and ATP in the body of the storage is very small. During exercise, ATP is quickly consumed, then creatine can quickly re-synthesize ATP to supply energy);

(2), and the nitrogen pump is more from the nerve side of the role, which excites the role of the nerves is mainly provided by the caffeine to increase the sense of muscle congestion is brought about by arginine, folic acid, betaine, glycerol can promote vasodilatation, so that the blood flow of the muscle tissue increases, thus transporting more nutrients and blood flow. thereby transporting more nutrients and oxygen to the muscle tissue to increase muscle pumping sensation.

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Alternatives to Creatine

1, progressive muscular dystrophy patients if the family environment does not allow, but also under the guidance of the doctor to take creatine around the production of the role of the substance ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is almost the same as the role of creatine, is to provide energy for the muscle cells, which can Make muscle recovery from fatigue, is also a nutritional drug, it is best to also take after exercise and workout, the reason is similar to taking creatine;

2, and much cheaper, 100 tablets are generally within 30 yuan. If combined with other nutritional and cell-protecting drugs, the effect may be better;

3, but should be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor. For example, vitamin E that protects cell membranes, ATP that nourishes and increases muscle cell energy, BT, various coenzymes. Enzyme-lowering biphenyl bilipid, biphenyl bilipid has the effect of stabilizing the muscle cell membrane, can reduce the necrosis of muscle cells, protect the muscle cell membrane to prevent the enzyme leakage caused by damage, and cheap.

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