Do pre-workouts contain creatine?
Many people who work out struggle to get to grips with pre-workout supplements, as it is unclear as to what is in them. Finding product information and the ingredients lists for each branded supplement can be time consuming too.
As well as this, many wanting to make the most of their workout wonder whether they are taking a pre-workout without creatine, supplement. Although there are pre-workout supplements with and without creatine, here we provide you with a rundown of the most common ingredients within a pre-workout supplement and how they can be used to support your workout plan and goals:
Confusing the two supplements
Many people get confused between creatine supplements and pre-workout supplements, and this is probably because many pre-workouts contain creatine. Creatine as a supplement helps to saturate your muscles creatine stores which can deplete during exercise, whereas pre-workouts can provide your body with caffeine
Ingredients of pre-workout supplementation
BCAAs
Within pre-workouts, Branched-Chain Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein. They are essential amino acids that can’t be produced in the body naturally.. Protein synthesis must exceed the rate of protein breakdown for muscle growth.
Beta-Alanine
As a naturally occurring amino acid in the body, beta alanine can complement demanding training as a pre-workout aid.
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine is produced naturally in the body by three amino acids: arginine, glycine and methionine. During a high-intensity workout, creatine stores in the body are used up quickly, meaning that there is a creatine deficit in the body. This compromises your overall ability to work out and make every rep count. Creatine pre-workout helps to saturate your muscles creatine stores before you begin exercise.
3g/d creatine has been shown to increase physical performance during short-term, high intensity exercise.
Additional ingredients
Pre-workouts supplements, in some instances, may also contain L-arginine, L-citrulline (amino acids) and beetroot to help support your workout and training goals.
