In the world of nutritional supplements, creatine is a colossus for its proven ability to increase strength and power to support muscle growth and performance, while also aiding recovery and offering a range of potential health benefits.

With its unquestionable position as one of the most effective supplements on the market, it’s worth noting that not all creatines are created equal.

When it comes to selecting the best form of what is arguably the most effective and trialled supplement out there, Creapure® certainly makes a strong case to set itself apart in the industry.

Fuel to power your cells

Creatine is a natural substance found in your body that’s key for energy production in cells, especially in muscle cells during intense activities.

When cells (muscle, brain, heart, immune, bone and skin cells) need energy, they use a molecule called ATP, which becomes ADP once used. Your muscles can turn ADP back into ATP with help from creatine phosphate, but our muscles only store a limited amount.

Boosting creatine stores helps your body quickly replenish ATP, allowing you to sustain high-intensity efforts for longer.

While we get creatine from certain foods, upping your creatine intake with a supplement boosts readily available stores, particularly in the muscles, which means there is more creatine phosphate available to fuel this process.

Supercharge your performance

Higher creatine levels can help improve performance and support recovery across training and competition.

In the gym, creatine lets athletes train more intensely to build muscle mass and increase strength at a faster rate when combined with the right training.

But creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders and fitness athletes. It is the perfect supplement for all sports that require repeated bursts of maximum power and speed, such as soccer, rugby, basketball, hockey, swimming, track and field, and many more.

From a physical and sporting performance perspective, we know that creatine:

  • Boosts physical capacity during high-intensity, short-duration, repeated bouts of exercise1.
  • Increases lean body mass when combined with weight training1.
  • May help spare muscle tissue2 with a myo-protective effect.
  • May aid recovery by reducing the extent of muscle damage and enhancing the growth of the regenerating fibres2.

Creatine’s health benefits

Beyond the gym, science continues to reveal a host of potential health benefits associated with creatine, extending its value well beyond the gyms and sports arenas to serve broader lifestyle and wellness needs.

These benefits include improved cognitive function3, faster reaction times, better task performance4, and enhanced sleep, hormonal balance3 and metabolic health5.

As we age, we can benefit from taking creatine in combination with moderate resistance training to slow age-related muscle loss, improve strength and support mental activity.

Creatine may even support women’s health during key life stages, such as menopause, and may help to ease hormonal shifts around the menstrual cycle6.

Choose the  purest sources

With so many potential benefits, the decision to include creatine monohydrate in your supplement plan is an easy one, whether you’re a professional or serious athlete, or simply someone who cares about their mental, metabolic or hormonal health and function.

Creapure® is the purest form of creatine monohydrate on the market. It is produced by Alzchem Trostberg GmbH in a GMP-certified facility in Germany that was specially designed to produce creatine and is subject to the highest standards in terms of quality, cleanliness and safety.

The Creapure® production process is FSSC 22000 certified, a quality standard recognised by the “Food Safety System Certification”, and fulfils ISO standards, ensuring it adheres the highest global standards in terms of quality, purity and safety.

German precision:

  • Production follows strict German and European standards.
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) conformity.
  • The only creatine that meets the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) requirements.
  • Uses the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system to identify, assess and control health risks in food production.
  • Cannot be contaminated with harmful DHT or heavy metals.

Purity guaranteed

Creapure® is the most widely studied form of creatine and is proven to be safe and effective. The basic raw materials used for Creapure® production are manufactured by Alzchem. These materials do not come from animals and are exclusively manufactured by chemical synthesis. Therefore, Creapure® is vegetarian and vegan-friendly.

In addition, Creapure® is produced in compliance with Jewish and Muslim food regulations, and is Kosher and Halal certified.

The athletic advantage

As creatine is not listed on the banned list by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), athletes can use it to gain a performance advantage and a recovery boost. Pro athletes should also consider Informed Sport or Informed Choice certified products for an added layer of risk management.

As Creapure® is listed on the Cologne List®, it is an ideal nutritional supplement for athletes as this means that it is regularly tested at the Olympiastützpunkt Rheinland in Germany for any contamination.

The Creapure® quality seal on every product ensures:

  • No risk of banned substances for tested athletes.
  • Batches undergo strict analytic control.
  • Products get analysed by laboratories with international standards.

A solid foundation

The latest product available from Dis-Chem that contains high-quality Creapure® is FOUNDATION Creatine Monohydrate.

FOUNDATION produces performance-enhancing products with the world’s leading experts for those who expect excellence.

With Creapure® trusted by professional athletes who need peak performance, scientists and health professionals demanding consistent quality, and anyone who expects the best from their creatine supplement, FOUNDATION Creatine Monohydrate is the obvious choice.

References

  1. International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: creatine supplementation and exercise. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2007; 4: 6. Published online 2007 Aug 30. doi: 10.1186/1550-2783-4-6.
  2. Myoprotective Potential of Creatine Is Greater than Whey Protein after Chemically-Induced Damage in Rat Skeletal Muscle. Nutrients. 2018 May; 10(5): 553. Published online 2018 Apr 30. doi: 10.3390/nu10050553.
  3. McMorris, T., et al. (2007). Creatine supplementation and cognitive performance in elderly and young populations. Psychopharmacology.
  4. Avgerinos, K.I., et al. (2018). Effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function of healthy individuals: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Experimental Gerontology.
  5. Solis MY, Artioli GG, Gualano B. Potential of Creatine in Glucose Management and Diabetes. Nutrients. 2021 Feb 9;13(2):570. doi: 10.3390/nu13020570. PMID: 33572228; PMCID: PMC7915263.
  6. Smith-Ryan AE, Cabre HE, Eckerson JM, Candow DG. Creatine Supplementation in Women’s Health: A Lifespan Perspective. Nutrients. 2021 Mar 8;13(3):877. doi: 10.3390/nu13030877. PMID: 33800439; PMCID: PMC7998865.