Daily powder
Creatine Monohydrate
Five grams of plain creatine monohydrate daily. It is unglamorous, extremely well evidenced, and particularly worth taking while losing weight, when preserving lean tissue matters most.
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Creatine monohydrate reliably increases strength and lean mass when paired with resistance training, across hundreds of trials.
What is in it
Creatine monohydrate, micronised, 5 g per serving.
How to take it
- Mix one scoop into any drink, once daily.
- Timing does not matter. Consistency does.
- No loading phase needed. Stores fill within three to four weeks.
- Drink normal amounts of water.
Why clinicians prescribe it
Protects lean mass
Most useful precisely when you are in a deficit and at risk of losing muscle.
More productive training
A rep or two more per set adds up over months of the strength program.
Cognitive effects too
Emerging evidence suggests benefits for mental fatigue, particularly with poor sleep.
Common questions
Not in people with healthy kidneys. This is one of the most persistent myths in nutrition and it has been tested repeatedly. If you have kidney disease, ask your clinician first.
Important safety information
Well tolerated. Talk to your clinician first if you have kidney disease. Avoid the fancier creatine forms, which cost more and perform no better than monohydrate.
This page is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician who has reviewed your history can decide whether this treatment is appropriate for you. Tell your clinician about every medication and supplement you take.
