Creatine Monohydrate

Creatine is a substance that is found naturally in muscle cells. It helps your muscles to produce energy during heavy lifting or high-intensity exercise. Creatine is manufactured in the human body through the interaction of the amino acids arginine, glycine and methionine in the kidney and liver. Creatine increases the synthesis of a compound called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is your body’s primary source of energy for the phosphate energy system; the energy system which your body uses to power short, sharp muscle contractions and other anaerobic exercises. This allows your muscles to contract with more power for an increased number of repetitions, increasing your anaerobic exercise capacity. Creatine, therefore, allows you to train harder for longer and stimulates more muscle growth, resulting in an increase in muscle strength and size.

We’ve tried so many different types of creatine supplements over the years, and we’ve heard from many of our customers about the various side effects they have experienced from poor-quality creatine supplementation. Some of the most common reactions include bloating, stomach cramps and lethargy. Creapure® is widely known to be the purest and finest micronised creatine monohydrate available, undergoing rigorous testing to ensure it’s free from impurities. The result is 99.99% creatine content.

Typically speaking, consuming 5 – 10 grams of creatine monohydrate per day is adequate for both males and females, regardless of your size. Absorption will be improved with a carbohydrate or protein-based meal due to the related insulin release. Creatine monohydrate supplementation should be as consistent as possible. To take advantage of the performance-enhancing effects of creatine monohydrate, NZ customers are recommended to take it twice per day – first thing in the morning and post-workout.

Some users may wish to complete a creatine monohydrate ‘loading cycle’ once every 12-16 weeks, taking up to 30 grams per day split into six 5-gram doses for an entire week, to completely saturate the skeletal muscle with creatine. It’s important to remember that everyone has a saturation point – eventually, your muscles cannot handle more creatine. We recommend taking a lesser amount for a longer period, as consistent supplementation is ideal for achieving the best long-term results.

Creapure® has been investigated in numerous clinical trials supporting its short and long term safety.

It is advised to consume more water when taking creatine monohydrate supplements. As creatine enters the muscle cells, it also enters the surrounding water molecules. If you are not consuming enough water when on creatine monohydrate supplementation, you may experience dehydration and muscle cramping. Ensuring you drink water constantly throughout the day will help keep your body hydrated.