ABOUT CREATINE

THE SCIENCE BEHIND CREATINE

Creatine is a natural compound made from amino acids (arginine, glycine, and methionine) that your liver, kidneys, and pancreas produce, and that you also get from foods like red meat and fish. It helps your muscle and brain cells quickly recycle energy (ATP) during high-intensity efforts. 

The primary, evidence-backed benefits of creatine supplementation span physical performance, recovery, and emerging areas of health.

Physical & Athletic Benefits

• Increased Strength and Power: Creatine helps you push harder during short-burst, high-intensity activities like weightlifting, sprinting, and jumping. 
• Muscle Growth (Hypertrophy): It draws water into muscle cells and supports lean mass gains over time when paired with resistance training. 
• Faster Recovery: It aids in repairing muscle tissue, reducing post-exercise inflammation, and replenishing energy stores faster between workouts. 
• Vegetarian and Vegan Advantage: People who do not eat meat or fish often have lower baseline muscle creatine stores, meaning they frequently see more noticeable performance and muscle gains from supplementing. 

Cognitive & Brain Health Benefits

• Brain Energy Support: The brain also uses phosphocreatine for rapid energy demands. Supplementation can support short-term memory, concentration, and mental fatigue reduction—especially during times of sleep deprivation, high stress, or in older adults. 
• Aging and Neuroprotection: Research is actively exploring creatine's role in supporting brain health, preserving muscle mass (sarcopenia) in older adults, and protecting against physical or cognitive decline.