Creatine? But I Don't Wanna Look Like a Man!

I have started to get pretty hooked on supplements lately. I am always on www.bodybuilding.com to find the newest products and top sellers. If you are serious about you health and fitness goals, supplements and www.bodybuilding.com is a must! So get serious and check it out! 

I started my supplement journey about a year ago. It started with a few basics: whey protein, multi vitamin and fish oil. I would suggest these three products to any beginner looking to add an extra kick to their training.
My list has now grown into this:

• 100% Whey Protein -- Whey
• 100% Casein Protein -- Casein
• SciVation Xtend -- Energy Aminos
• Opti-Women -- Multi-Vitamin
• EFA Lean Gold -- Fatty Acids
• MyoFusion -- Protein

There is just one little thing missing... Creatine!

Here is a quick summary of an article about creatine from Oxygen Magazine!

DID YOU KNOW?! 

There is research that supports that women have naturally higher levels of creatine then men!

Creatine is not an emerging supplement, its muscle building effects were first reported in 1929!

Creatine works differently in women then in men. Women can have the muscle-building benefits without adding bulk and body fat. 

Why are women so scared of creatine? Well... It may have something to do with the fact that only one-third of human research has involved women. BUT! It is this fraction that is bringing women to take a closer look. 

Unlike men, women DO NOT gain weight from creatine supplementation. (Knew you would like that!)

Creatine enhances performance and has an antioxidant effect that reduces muscle damage, improves recovery and preserves lean muscle mass. I definitely want to take advantage of these benefits! 

Powder, pill or liquid? Oh my!

Any form is worth it, aslong as you reach for creatine monohydrate. You don't need any of the fluffy stuff packed in some "creatine" supplements. Just plain old creatine monohydrate will work wonders and save you money! 

The above information is only a quick summary on an interesting article I read that was geared towards women using creatine. It is not my opinion!
Personally, I have done a lot of research on this topic and have decided to try a powdered form of creatine monohydrate.

Guess whats on my next order for bodybuilding.com? Micronized Creatine

I'll keep you updated on the progress! 

Resource:

Is Creatine Right For You by Carey Rossi. Oxygen Magazine: Bikini Ready in 28 Days.

Great read, pick it up!

Another interesting read: Essentials of Creatine in Sport and Health by Jeffrey R. Stout

Long, but the guy really knows his stuff!