Mens sana in corpore sano, the famous phrase has a natural chemical ally called creatine. We will talk about this substance below and discover where we can find it in our diet.
What is creatine
It is a substance naturally produced by the human body. Creatine is involved in the growth of our muscles and is involved in the cognitive function of our brain.
Although it is naturally present in our body, as with other vitamins, we can increase its effect through our diet.
Where is creatine found?
The substance we are talking about is mainly found in meat, fish and seafood. It has been noticed that it has a greater presence in seafood and red meat. However, the consumption of red meat is discouraged for all those people who want to take care of their health. The seafood, on the contrary of what happens with the red meat, counts on different advantages for the health of its consumers. If you want to know them you can inform you in the article of our blog of The seafood and its benefits for the health.
In general, animal products are the major sources of creatine in our diet (we can also find it in dairy products, although in smaller quantities). This is the reason why people who consume meat usually have higher levels of this substance than vegans and vegetarians.
The case of pescetarians
This research brings news that is especially positive for pescetarians. In a previous article we talked about being pescetarians. This is a type of semi-vegetarianism in which the consumption of fish and seafood is allowed but meat is not.
Vegetarians and vegans can benefit from the effects of creatine thanks to vitamin complexes which, although very effective, are very expensive.
