Creatine: a simple buying guide

Creatine is one of the most researched sports supplements. Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine. Our Creatine range covers every format: creatine monohydrate powder, capsules and tablets, creatine gummies and chews, and other forms such as creatine HCl and Kre-Alkalyn.

Creatine monohydrate is the standard form and usually the best value; unflavoured powder mixes into any drink. Creapure is a branded creatine monohydrate made in Germany, and products using it say so on the label. Creatine HCl (hydrochloride) is often sold in smaller serving sizes, but it has been studied far less than monohydrate. Brands include Trec Nutrition (CM3), Naughty Boy, Nutrex, Evogen, Olimp Rocky Athletes, Kaged, Per4m, OstroVit, Warrior, Animal, Applied Nutrition and more. Some products combine creatine with HMB, electrolytes or carbohydrates, so check the creatine per serving. Our guides cover creatine forms and the best creatine in the UK.

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How to choose creatine

  • Creatine per serving: look for 3 g per day, the amount linked to the authorised claim.
  • Form: monohydrate for value and evidence; Creapure if you want the branded monohydrate.
  • Format: powder usually costs least per serving; capsules and gummies are more convenient.
  • Flavoured or unflavoured: unflavoured mixes into shakes and pre-workouts.

Related ranges and guides

FAQs

How much creatine should I take a day?

The authorised claim for creatine is based on a daily intake of 3 g. Follow the serving on the label, and count any creatine in your pre-workout or other products.

Is Creapure better than creatine HCl?

Creapure is a branded creatine monohydrate, the form with by far the most research behind it. Creatine HCl has been studied much less. Many people choose monohydrate or Creapure for value and evidence.

Is creatine HCl worth it?

Some people prefer HCl for its smaller serving size. It usually costs more per gram of creatine than monohydrate and has less research behind it, so compare the cost per 3 g.

Do I need to load creatine?

Loading is optional. Taking 3 g daily is enough for the authorised claim; loading simply fills your stores faster. Our creatine for beginners guide explains both approaches.

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