Add some Creatine to your nutritional regimen.  Why?  Because most people after the age of 30 or so start to loose 3% to 5% of their muscle mass every decade.  By taking the recommended amount of Creatine, always follow directions, you can stem this tide of muscle loss and even reverse it.

What is Creatine and is it safe? Creatine is a substance naturally found in muscle cells that helps produces energy during strenuous physical exercise or heavy lifting.  It is similar to an amino acid that the body produces itself in the vertebrates.  People have worried taking Creatine is not safe.  But many studies have shown not only is it safe it has properties that can also help protect against neurological diseases.  When you supplement Creatine you increase the stores of energy in the cell and that helps your body produce more ATP.  ATP is what your body uses for energy and the more ATP the better your body can perform exercises.  In addition to energy Creatine help with muscle growth and muscle recovery.

Another supplement that will add to the effects of Creatine is GABA.  GABA is a neurotransmitter that sends messages from the brain to the nervous system. Its main function is to reduce activity in nerve cells in the nervous system this will cause a calming of anxiety. GABA is also known to increase the levels of growth hormones that are produced in the pituitary gland which help with muscle growth.  So adding a combination of creatine and GABA to you pre-workout routine can really help you build muscle and give you the extra energy to power through.

One other good supplement that can be helpful in building or retaining muscle is whey protein powder.  There are many kinds of protein powders available here we are just focusing on whey protein powder because whey has many benefits besides muscle building. Whey is shown to reduce blood pressure, it has been shown to reduce body fat and even lowers cholesterol. Taking whey protein gives you a lot of good properties in one product. But the benefit of assisting in muscle development is what we are primarily looking for here. So add a good post workout shake to your routine.

Try adding some of these supplements to your regimen and add some extra muscle to your body.  This will let you buck the decline that a lot of people, the ones not taking care of themselves, are going through.  Stay tuned.