THE ADVANTAGES OF CREATINE FOR ENHANCING ATHLETIC PREFORMANCE. I. General information of Creatine A. The Discovery of Creatine 1. French scientist named Chevreul (1832) 2. Creatine the Greek word for flesh B. Compound naturally made in our bodies 1. "Methylguanido-acid" 2. three amino acids a. Argntine, methioine, and glycogen II. how Creatine works A. where Creatine is located 1. located in the kidneys 2. Creatine is converted into "phosphocreatine" B. how ATP and ADP connect with Creatine 1. Creatine recycles ADP to make ATP 2. last 10 to 15 seconds III. prove tha