Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in existence, and if you train regularly, it's one of the few where the evidence is strong enough to say: you're leaving results on the table without it. This range is for gym-goers, athletes, and anyone doing high-intensity work who wants more from their training without hype or gimmicks.
We don't stock every creatine variant going. We stock the ones worth using: monohydrate at functional doses, micronised for mixability, and performance blends from brands like CNP Professional and Olimp where the formula genuinely earns the price. If you want clean, honestly labelled creatine without the fairy dust, you're in the right place. Browse the range below.
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Why creatine works
Your muscles store creatine as phosphocreatine. When you go hard - a heavy set, a sprint, a burst of power - your body uses phosphocreatine to regenerate ATP faster than it can through other pathways. More stored creatine means more capacity to sustain effort for an extra rep or two. It's straightforward muscle chemistry that 40-plus years of research has consistently backed up.
Studies consistently back creatine for one specific thing: supporting performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity work. That's the research consensus. It's also showing up in emerging science on cognitive function and muscle maintenance in older adults.
Who this range is for
Anyone who trains at least twice a week. Gym-goers chasing strength and lean mass. Weekend athletes in team sports, combat sports, or track work. Runners and cyclists who do structured intervals. And adults in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who want to preserve muscle output as they age. The research on creatine for older active adults is compelling. This isn't just a supplement for young gym-goers.
How to choose from this range
Most people should start with pure creatine monohydrate. It's the most studied form and the most cost-effective. There is no evidence that pricier forms - creatine HCl, buffered creatine, creatine ethyl ester - outperform plain monohydrate. Micronised monohydrate is simply monohydrate ground to a finer particle size: it mixes better and some people find it easier on the stomach. Start there unless you have a specific reason to go for something else.
If you want a broader performance formula, check the Pre / Intra / Post-Workout range for blends that pair creatine with other training-support ingredients. For a complete performance and recovery stack, browse the Muscle and Strength collection.
How to take it
5 grams daily. Any time of day. Mix into water, a shake, or juice. Consistency beats timing every time. Loading (20g daily in four 5g doses for 5-7 days) gets you to saturation faster, but you'll reach the same stores within 3-4 weeks on 5g daily either way. Take it on rest days too. Don't overthink the protocol.
Is creatine safe to take every day?
Yes. Studies covering months and years at 3-5g daily show no adverse effects in healthy adults. The old kidney-stress concerns came from research using much higher doses or from people with pre-existing conditions. At standard maintenance doses it's consistently shown to be safe. There's no need to cycle off it. Continuous daily use is the standard and effective approach. If you have existing kidney or liver concerns, check with your GP first.
