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Everything to know about creatine bloating.

Creatine is claimed as the one of the most researched dietary supplement which is popular amongst the health enthusiast. Often athletes and fitness enthusiasts use it to improve their muscle size, strength, power and performance. Although this dietary supplement has a strong safety profile, but then also some of the users experience bloating in the beginning of supplementing stage. Creatine basically is a substance that our body produces naturally from amino acids arginine and glycine. It’s an estimation that on an average human liver, kidneys and pancreas make 2 grams of creatine everyday. • Functionality of creatine. Most of the times, creatine works by replenishing adenosine triphosphate molecules that carries energy within body cells. During high intensity workout sessions or short duration activities like weight lifting or sprinting, human body uses creatine phosphate system. This system is known for rapidly replenishing body's ATP stores by using creatine. But as the natural ...

5 ultimate benefits of glutathione, another antioxidant produced by our body.

Human body produces several varieties of antioxidants inside its cells. These antioxidants are the first defence wall against free radicals that can cause severe health issues. One such antioxidant that is produced in the cells is glutathione. Basically, it’s a compound that is mixture of three amino acids, glutamine, glycine and cysteine. Some of the main causes that result in low levels of glutathione include. Poor nutrition, environmental toxicity, stress or other health issues. Moreover, it also declines with increase in age. Although glutathione is naturally produced inside body. But there are supplements available which are inhaled, intravenously injected. Several other oral supplements in form of capsules and liquid are available. Now let’s talk about the five most impressive and ultimate benefits of glutathione. These will help you to understand the requirement of glutathione. • Significantly reduces oxidative stress. When foreign free radicals react with compounds inside the b...