Tri-Creatine Malate

Tri-Creatine Malate is another high absorption alternative to basic Creatine Monohydrate. The formula is; three molecules of creatine monohydrate are attached to one molecule of malic acid.

Malic acid is able to pass through cell membranes without a transport unit such as insulin. Another important, and significant, effect malic acid has on muscle energy is its involvement in the Krebs cycle as a helper in providing the body with energy. The Krebs cycle is the process in the body where ATP is created and regenerated – the same cycle creatine is needed to improve energy recuperation. This makes the marriage between creatine and malic acid that much more effective!

Creatine as a base molecule is needed for the production and recuperation of an energy source in the body called ATP. When the body moves, is under physical stress, or is recovering it uses ATP to fuel muscles. This source of energy only lasts for a short period of time (3-5 seconds) and then it is gone. For example; the body will use ATP for the first repetition or two on a bench press and then after that it is relying on glycogen to keep those muscles moving! The body recuperates ATP by taking creatine and using a part of it to restore the energy molecule. This process is what allows you to get a couple extra repetitions each set or perhaps do an extra exercise at the end of your workout when you are normally spent.

Using Tri-Creatine Malate will help you improve muscular endurance during high intensity bouts of exercise and improve recovery between workouts so you can hit the gym again even sooner!

Tri-Creatine Malate is rarely found in a product on its own. You are more likely to see it in Creatine Blends, Pump products, and some weight gaining protein powders.

Like Creatine Ethyl Ester, a small daily dose will suffice (2 to 5 grams).