Creatine AKG 101

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Creatine AKG 101Creatine AKG is the new rage in the creatine wars. It is said to be the next generation of creatine products, and will change the supplement industry. We have all heard this crap before with every new product that hits the market. Creatine AKG maybe a little different because the two parts that make the whole are quite good as individuals, the problem we see is do they work as partners.
First a quick look at Creatine and its benefits:

Creatine Monohydrate is the most popular and effective bodybuilding supplement on the market. Everyone consistently using creatine is making HUGE, AMAZING gains!
There is one good reason why three out of four of the '96 summer Olympic medalists used creatine: it works and it works well. A French scientist first discovered creatine in 1832, but it was not until 1923 that scientists discovered that over 95% of creatine is stored in muscle tissue. The first published report of creatine having bodybuilding effects was The Journal of Biological Chemistry in, get this, 1926! Although we’ve known about creatine for quite some time, the first real use of it to enhance performance was the 1992 Olympic games in Barcelona, Spain.
Where does Creatine Monohydrate come from?
Our bodies naturally make the compound, which is used to supply energy to our muscles. It is produced in the liver, pancreas, and kidneys, and is transported to the body's muscles through the bloodstream. Once it reaches the muscles, it is converted into phosphocreatine (creatine phosphate). This high-powered metabolite is used to regenerate the muscles' ultimate energy source, ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
Unlike steroids or drugs, creatine is 100% natural and occurs naturally in many foods; therefore, it can never be banned from any sports or international competitions (unless they banned eating meat). Many foods especially herring, salmon, tuna, and beef contain some creatine. However, the very best source of creatine by far is creatine monohydrate because it contains more creatine per weight of material than any other source.
Now a quick look at Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) and its benefits:

Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) is the nitrogen-free portion of the amino acids known as glutamine and glutamic acid. It is formed in the Krebs cycle, the energy-producing process that occurs in most body cells. AKG is used by cells during growth and in healing from injuries and other wounds,1 and is especially important in the healing of muscle tissue.2 A controlled study found that intravenous AKG prevented a decline in protein synthesis in the muscles of patients recovering from surgery.3 4 For these reasons, it has been speculated that oral AKG supplements might help improve strength or muscle-mass gains by weightlifters, but no research has been done to test this theory.
Intravenous AKG has also been used during heart surgery to protect the heart muscle from damage,5 but no research has investigated whether oral AKG might be an effective treatment for heart disease or improve heart function.
Where is it found?
Who is likely to be deficient?
AKG is not an essential nutrient, and no deficiency has been reported.
How much is usually taken?
Only intravenous AKG such as that used in surgery has been used in research studies; no reliable information about desirable oral amounts is available.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
No side effects have been reported with the use of intravenous AKG.
No clear interactions between AKG and other nutrients have been established.
At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with alpha ketoglutarate (AKG).
Our Conclusion:

These are two highly effective products in their standing fields. If the combination of the two is compatible the result would be:

Less Creatine needed for the same results
Decreased recovery time between workout
No bloating from creatine waste in the intestines
More nutrients forced into the muscle cells
Higher nitrogen content within the muscle cells
Increased aerobic capacity
These are a few of the benefits of a merger between Creatine and Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG).

AKG is present in many foods and is synthesized for use in dietary supplements.