title: Creatine is an ergogen for anaerobic exercise.
abstract: Throughout history, athletes have searched for performance-enhancing agents. Recently, creatine (N-[aminoiminomethyl]-N-methyl glycine) has been marketed as an ergogenic dietary supplement. There appears to be scientific merit to the claim that creatine is ergogenic when taken in large amounts. However, several issues regarding its use need to be addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Research, Pfizer Inc., Groton, CT 06340, USA.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Toler
mesh_terms: D003401:Creatine / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D003401:Creatine