Creatine

Taking a creatine supplement ensures you ingest a specific amount which not only produces an immediate source of ATP but allows your body to store more phosphocreatine resulting in greater long-term gains.

Creatine has a cell volumising effect which means that more water is driven to your muscles giving them a ‘pumped’ full look which is esthetically pleasing but can also prevent muscle breakdown following intense workouts by delivering nutrients right when you need them.

Although creatine is found in foods like meat and fish it’s hard to find the high amounts needed to positively impact strength gains. Creatine supplements are easier to digest and many have advanced nutrients added to further improve their effectiveness.

Choosing a Creatine product Creatine has become more and more advanced over the last few decades and this category covers the most popular types.

Creatine Monohydrate has the most research to back it up and is a great budget creatine from which you can expect results.

Creatine Ethyl Ester (CEE) is an exciting breakthrough; it’s creatine with inorganic compound, called an ester, attached. It promises rapid delivery and uptake to muscle cells without any creatine bloat or need for a loading phase.

Tri-Creatine Malate is 3 types of creatines, plus Malic Acid, which helps with complete absorption of the creatine.

Lastly, the Creatine Transport section contains advanced formulas that have added ingredients to improve their effects on your physique and power to your workouts.

Some have added ‘transporters’ like Dextrose or other simple carbohydrates which increase delivery of creatine to muscle cells. Other brands contain a formulation of muscle building ingredients, such as a blend of creatines or added Nitric Oxide boosters, Beta-Alanine or Citrulline Malate to increase their effects on your muscle gains.