To perform optimally, muscles need energy. The body provides the energy needed in situations requiring immediate, high-intensity actions as in exercise, in the form of ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. Since the body has only a limited supply of ATP, usually to last only a few seconds of intense exercise, ATP is continuously produced to supply energy in order for the muscles to function. The burst of energy is produced by the breakdown of ATP when one phosphate group is released, which packs considerable metabolic energy. The body uses creatine phosphate to quickly replenish ATP.

The more energy the muscles store, the better they can perform in events, which require intense, immediate energy, such as weightlifting, sprinting, jumping, football, hockey and soccer. Since creatine is stored in the muscle as creatine phosphate, intake of supplemental creatine can increase the production of energy enabling muscles to perform at higher intensity. While the body produces its own supply of creatine, it is not sufficient to supply the muscle with the added energy necessary for intense performance.

The benefits of creatine supplementation for endurance athletes have been actively researched. Creatine increases the muscle mass and muscle girth if taken along with a sustained exercise regimen. Initially, it may also increase weight due to gain in the muscle mass, which may slow down some people, especially swimmers. The "slowing down" may be due to the highly aerobic nature of this exercise, and should be reversible after sustained exercise.

Creatine is a power- and performance-enhancing nutrient, and should be ingested with an exercise regimen in place. By helping the muscle release energy during exercise, it increases the muscle mass and strength. Ultimate Nutrition’s Creatine Liquid is stabilized, fully solubilized and meant to increase the ease with which the body absorbs creatine monohydrate.

Serving Size: 15 mL (5 droppers) or 1 tablespoon
About 32 servings

Amount Per Serving: Creatine Monohydrate: 3 grams

Suggested Use: Shake well. As a dietary supplement, take 5 droppers (15 mL)
immediately following your workout. May be taken alone, with juice or your favorite
sports drink.

Other Ingredients: soybean oil, natural & artificial flavors, glycerine, sweetener blend
(acesulfame potassium and sucralose), sodium benzoate (preservative), calcium
propionate (preservative), potassium sorbate (preservative), FD&C Red #40 and FD&C
Blue #2.