Biochemistry
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Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 15, Problem 23P
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The biochemical rationale for using the creatine is to be stated.
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A naturally occurring material that is present in the cells of the muscles to generate the energy at the time of intense exercise is known as creatine. The muscles of humans contain
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The type of exercise that is highly benefitted from the creatine supplementation is to be stated.
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A naturally occurring material that is present in the cells of the muscles to generate the energy at the time of intense exercise is known as creatine. The muscles of humans contain
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