Difference between protein supplement and creatine

junii

Is creatine protein but in a different form or what?

Is creatine for muscle gain specifically?

rubadub

Here is a great site for you to read up on all sorts of stuff. creatine, protein etc. At the bottom of the drop down menu on the homepage, there is a search function, type in creatine and see what you get.

http://www.exrx.net/

yomchi

junii wrote:

Is creatine protein but in a different form or what?

Is creatine for muscle gain specifically?

To answer your first question, no it is not classed as a protein but a derivitive of it. It is an amino compound. Three amino acids work together to form creatine, these are arginine, Glycine and Methionine.

Second question, No creatine is also used by sprinters, martial artists etc - anyone who is active in sports where sudden and explosive bursts of energy are required. For these bursts of energy the body needs ATP, creatine in the body is creatine phosphate which is used to replenish ATP sources.
Creatine Phosphate is also used as an energy source for muscle contractions