March 2, 2015

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that supplies energy to cells throughout the body, especially muscle.  A study done recently increasing creatine consumption as a dietary supplement found a decrease in mean blood pressure and total cholesterol.  The study authors submit that: “Oral supplementation with creatine in healthy, moderately physically active young adults improves systemic endothelial‐dependent microvascular reactivity and increases skin capillary density and recruitment.”

Here is the link of the entire article:

Muscle-Building Compound Benefits Blood Pressure

As always,

Be well,

Diane Silverman R.Ph.
Ask The Pharmacist Group, LLC