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Is there anything creatine can't do? According to Colin Wilborn, Ph.D., an exercise scientist at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, supplementation with creatine has been linked to increased muscle mass and strength, lower body fat, better sprint performance, higher vertical jumps, more power, and more productive workouts.

There's also a hint that it might increase genetic activity at the cellular level.

Is there any way to improve on basic creatine supplements? Wilborn says that using beta-alanine in conjunction with creatine might do the trick. Beta-alanine increases the concentration of carnosine in muscles. Since carnosine is a buffering agent, having more means the muscles are able to perform more work before getting fatigued.

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