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Definition of creatine in English: creatinenoun ˈkriːətiːn mass nounBiochemistry A compound formed in protein metabolism and present in much living tissue. It is involved in the supply of energy for muscular contraction. A guanidine derivative, usually present as a phosphate; chemical formula: C₄H₉N₃O₂ Example sentencesExamples - It is going to lead to increases in the appearance, of proteins, such as creatine kinase in the bloodstream.
- Insulin helps to drive glucose, amino acids and creatine into muscle cells.
- Protein manufacturers soon caught on and began adding creatine to protein shakes.
- It improves the uptake of protein and other nutrients, such as creatine and glutamine.
- This ensures that creatine and insulin are present in the bloodstream at the same time.
Origin Mid 19th century: formed irregularly from Greek kreas 'meat' + -ine4. Definition of creatine in US English: creatinenoun Biochemistry A compound formed in protein metabolism and present in much living tissue. It is involved in the supply of energy for muscular contraction. A guanidine derivative, usually present as a phosphate; chemical formula: C₄H₉N₃O₂ Example sentencesExamples - This ensures that creatine and insulin are present in the bloodstream at the same time.
- It improves the uptake of protein and other nutrients, such as creatine and glutamine.
- Protein manufacturers soon caught on and began adding creatine to protein shakes.
- Insulin helps to drive glucose, amino acids and creatine into muscle cells.
- It is going to lead to increases in the appearance, of proteins, such as creatine kinase in the bloodstream.
Origin Mid 19th century: formed irregularly from Greek kreas ‘meat’ + -ine. |