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n. - An amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates

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  • Players showed high levels of an enzyme called creatine kinase, which is a sign of vigorous exercise.
  • Men should also be wary of using the much-touted natural supplement known as creatine.
  • It stops the bloat and stomach issues associated with creatine, which is a huge improvement.
  • Oregon's McMinnville High School have a body-building supplement called creatine in their blood.
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  • A "cretin" is an insensitive person, while "creatine" is an amino acid that assists muscular movements.
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