Description
Evidence Tier · Randomized Controlled Trials
Pure creatine monohydrate. One ingredient, nothing added.
What It Does
Increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise.*
How It Works
Phosphocreatine donates a phosphate group to regenerate ATP during high-intensity effort. Supplementation raises muscle creatine stores by roughly 20 to 40 percent.
Why This Form
Monohydrate is the form used in nearly all human trials. Buffered, hydrochloride and ethyl-ester forms have not outperformed it.
Clinical Evidence
The International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand reviewed hundreds of human trials on creatine for performance, lean mass and safety.¹ A systematic review of randomized trials examined creatine and memory in healthy adults.²
What The Evidence Does Not Show
Cognitive research is younger than the performance literature. Some people retain water in the first weeks.
Supplement Facts
| Per Serving | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Creatine monohydrate | 5,000 mg | † |
† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients
None.
Warnings
Maintain adequate fluid intake. Consult your physician if you have kidney disease. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.
References
- Kreider RB, Kalman DS, Antonio J, et al. International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2017;14:18. Texas A&M University. PubMed 28615996
- Avgerinos KI, Spyrou N, Bougioukas KI, Kapogiannis D. Effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function of healthy individuals: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Exp Gerontol. 2018;108:166-173. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and National Institute on Aging. PubMed 29704637
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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