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Co-administration of creatine and guanidinoacetic acid for augmented tissue bioenergetics: A novel approach?

Authors :
Sergej M. Ostojic
Source :
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 91:238-240
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2017.

Abstract

A confined absorption of exogenous creatine through creatine transporter (CRT1) seems to hamper its optimal uptake in bioenergetical deficits. Co-administration of guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) along with creatine could target other transport channels besides CRT1, and supremely improve cellular levels of creatine. This innovative approach might tackle tissues difficult to reach with conventional creatine interventions, providing a potentially more effective and safe mixture in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics.

Details

ISSN :
07533322
Volume :
91
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....96e193d7b766829e14b8b633b6577b0e
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2017.04.075