Here’s another edition of Supplement Spotlight, and we’re featuring some of the new products available on illpumpyouup.com. In this case, we’re looking at Finaflex Creatine Gummies, in delicious lemon burst flavor! We’ll break this product down, give a quick review of creatine, tell you how to use these gummies, and give you stack suggestions. Let’s get started!
What Are Finaflex Creatine Gummies
Finaflex Creatine Gummies is creatine monohydrate using a gummy delivery system. It should be noted right away that they are not sugar coated. While it can be argued that a small amount of sugar can help creatine absorption, I’d rather see a no-sugar gummy.
A Quick Creatine Review
As noted, Finaflex Creatine Gummies do not contain any sugar. It’s interesting to note that when creatine monohydrate was first introduced to the market back in the early 1990’s, you had to take it with a sugary fruit juice, such as apple or grape. This enhanced absorption. Now, since those days creatine monohydrate has proven itself time after time after time. It is, after all, the most researched supplement on the market.
Benefits
Creatine has several benefits. First of all, it’s the original cell volumizer, meaning it pulls water into your muscles. This, of course, created a new supplement category. Other currently popular cell volumizers (or, water-based pumps) include betaine, taurine, and glycerol. An interesting side note: the man partially responsible for Phosphagen, the first creatine monohydrate supplement, was also responsible for the original N.O. 2, or nitric oxide boosting supplement. The same guy (Ed Byrd) gave us the original water-based pump ingredient and the original nitric oxide boosting ingredient. How ironic!
What Else Does Creatine Do?
Creatine is also very involved in the manufacture of ATP (your muscles’ energy source) and occurs naturally in the body for this purpose. In addition, it’s thought that creatine is important for recovery because it supports glycogen replenishment after a workout. Also, it’s believed to stimulate protein synthesis through its impact on muscle growth via cell volume. Finally, research has suggested that creatine may promote cognitive function. (1, 2, 3)
Let’s Look At The Ingredients
One serving (4 Gummies) of Finaflex Creatine Gummies provides:
Calories – 20
Carbohydrates – 8 Grams
Sodium – 24 mg
Creatine Monohydrate – 5 Grams
Finaflex Creatine Gummies are formulated with no fillers, additives, or artificial ingredients.
How Do I Use Finaflex Creatine Gummies?
The directions say to take one serving a day. However, this approach means it will take about 4 weeks for the creatine to saturate your muscles enough to show benefits. I suggest a 4-5 day loading phase taking 20 grams of creatine per day, then switch to a once a day serving. That will be 16-20 gummies a day during the loading phase, but you will see results quicker. If you don’t want to eat that many gummies, an option might be to buy a small creatine powder to use during the loading period.
Stack It!
Creatine is, for me, a foundational supplement. To be clear, your foundation supplements should be protein powder, a pre-workout, creatine, glycerol (if it’s not in your pre-workout), and a multi. From there, you can and should try other supplements and add the ones that work well for you.
Summary
Of course, creatine is a must-have supplement, and what better way to get in your creatine than Finaflex Creatine Gummies! So stop by, check out all our supplements, and stock up!
References:
- Nelson, A. G., Arnall, D. A., Kokkonen, J., Day, R., & Evans, J. (2001). Muscle glycogen supercompensation is enhanced by prior creatine supplementation. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 33(7), 1096–1100. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200107000-00005
- Ingwall, J. S., Weiner, C. D., Morales, M. F., Davis, E., & Stockdale, F. E. (1974). Specificity of creatine in the control of muscle protein synthesis. The Journal of cell biology, 62(1), 145–151. https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.62.1.145
- Avgerinos, K. I., Spyrou, N., Bougioukas, K. I., & Kapogiannis, D. (2018). Effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function of healthy individuals: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Experimental gerontology, 108, 166–173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2018.04.013