So they have evolved to make their own creatine and are not able to intestinally absorb it. However, horses are herbivores they eat vegetation that doesn't have much natural creatine in it. So we would need the ability to absorb it from our food.
We are omnivores and eat meat and vegetation. This makes a lot of sense since meat contains very high levels of creatine. So in horses, oral supplements have no effect. In horses, creatine has the effect at the cellular level, but it is poorly absorbed through the diet. It works best for short duration repeated-resistance exercises. This effect peaks about one to two hours after ingestion and the benefits wear off in about three hours. Lots of bodybuilders like to 'creatine load' before working out. In humans, it is known that creatine is easily absorbed.
The more creatine in your muscle cells, the more power you should have for the cells to function. If I added this supplement to his diet, would it help him? - Colin in Heidelberg Townshipĭear Colin: Creatine is a molecule produced in the liver and kidneys and stored in the muscle. I also do endurance riding with my horse and am concerned about his stamina. Vittoria: I recently began working out and have found that by supplementing with creatine I can reduce my fatigue.
