{"title":"Creatine","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreatine monohydrate, in tub and capsule form. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/onnit-creatine\"\u003eOnnit Creatine\u003c\/a\u003e is an unflavoured 30-serving tub, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/creatine\"\u003eCreatine+ from Natural Stacks\u003c\/a\u003e gives you 30 servings, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brain-body-creatine\"\u003eBrain \u0026amp; Body Creatine\u003c\/a\u003e comes as 120 capsules if you would rather not measure powder. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alpha-brain-pre-workout\"\u003eAlpha Brain Pre-Workout\u003c\/a\u003e includes creatine alongside the rest of the formula. If you are a woman wondering whether creatine will make you bulky, how much to take, and which one to buy, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/creatine-for-women\"\u003ewe wrote the honest answer here\u003c\/a\u003e. Order by 4pm and we'll ship it the same day from Dublin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"onnit-creatine","title":"Onnit Creatine (30 Serving Tub)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreatine monohydrate is one of the most researched supplements in sports nutrition, used safely across hundreds of controlled trials over more than 25 years. Onnit Creatine uses Creapure, the pharmaceutical-grade form manufactured in Germany and NSF Certified for Sport - independently verified free of banned substances. One scoop (5g) daily; the tub is a 30-day supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePharmaceutical-Grade Creatine. NSF Certified. Competition Safe.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine monohydrate is the most researched performance supplement in sports nutrition - with over 25 years of clinical evidence behind it. Onnit Creatine uses \u003cstrong\u003eCreapure\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pharmaceutical-grade creatine monohydrate produced in Germany to the highest purity standards available. NSF Certified for Sport - independently tested and verified competition safe. Unflavoured. Mixes clean. 30-day supply (30 servings, 1 scoop per day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Creatine Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour muscles run on ATP (adenosine triphosphate) - the primary energy currency of every cell in your body. During high-intensity effort, ATP is consumed faster than your body can regenerate it from food. Creatine phosphate stored in muscle tissue steps in to rapidly regenerate ATP from ADP (adenosine diphosphate), extending your capacity for explosive, high-power output before fatigue sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mechanism is why creatine consistently \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12701815\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eincreases strength, power output and lean muscle mass\u003c\/a\u003e in resistance-trained individuals. It's also why power-sport athletes - sprinters, wrestlers, rugby players, martial artists - have used it reliably for decades. The research base is enormous: creatine monohydrate has been studied in hundreds of controlled trials and is recognised as safe and effective by every major sports nutrition authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Creapure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot all creatine is equal. Creapure is manufactured by AlzChem in Germany under pharmaceutical-grade conditions, with independent testing for purity and the absence of contaminants including creatinine, dicyandiamide and dihydrotriazine. It is the most widely researched form of creatine monohydrate in the world and the gold standard against which other forms are measured. When a study says \"creatine monohydrate works,\" it was almost certainly done using Creapure or an equivalent pharmaceutical-grade source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNSF Certified for Sport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnnit Creatine is \u003cstrong\u003eNSF Certified for Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e - independently tested and verified to contain exactly what's on the label, with no banned substances. This matters for competitive athletes subject to drug testing, and for anyone who wants a third-party guarantee on what they're putting in their body. It is not banned in any college or professional sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength and power\u003c\/strong\u003e - more ATP available means more output on heavy sets and explosive efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle mass\u003c\/strong\u003e - creatine loading increases intramuscular water retention and supports \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11912081\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elean mass gains\u003c\/a\u003e with resistance training\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnaerobic endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e - sustain repeated bouts of high-intensity effort for longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecovery\u003c\/strong\u003e - supports faster ATP resynthesis between sets and sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Onnit Creatine\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yMWWxpATnu4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Creapure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pharmaceutical-grade creatine monohydrate manufactured by AlzChem in Germany, independently tested for purity and the absence of contaminants. It's the form most published creatine research has actually used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does NSF Certified for Sport mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent third-party testing confirming the product contains exactly what's on the label, with no banned substances - relevant for any competitive athlete subject to drug testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a loading phase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A loading phase (20g\/day for 5-7 days) saturates muscle creatine stores faster, but daily 5g dosing reaches full saturation within 3-4 weeks on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne scoop (5g) mixed with 250-300ml of water or juice, once daily. Timing is flexible - pre-workout, post-workout, or any time of day produce equivalent results with consistent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreatine monohydrate (Creapure) only - no fillers, additives, or flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix 1 scoop (5g) with 250-300ml of water or juice. Take once daily. Timing is flexible - pre-workout, post-workout or any time of day all produce equivalent results with consistent daily use. A loading phase (20g\/day for 5-7 days) is optional and will saturate muscle creatine stores faster, but is not necessary - daily 5g dosing achieves full saturation within 3-4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine Monohydrate (Creapure). No fillers, no additives, no flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Onnit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22637267845201,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/3830\/products\/Creatine.png?v=1650573177"},{"product_id":"brain-body-creatine","title":"Brain \u0026 Body Creatine (120 caps)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreatine monohydrate is the most studied performance supplement in sports nutrition. A meta-analysis of over 300 studies found it the most effective ergogenic supplement available for increasing high-intensity exercise capacity and lean body mass. Brain \u0026amp; Body Creatine pairs 3g of creatine with biotin, L-methylfolate, and B12 - covering a cognitive angle a separate systematic review linked to improved short-term memory and reasoning, particularly under mental fatigue, alongside the physical benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreatine is the most researched performance supplement ever studied. Brain \u0026amp; Body Creatine adds the cognitive angle most creatine products ignore.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost creatine supplements are straightforward - creatine monohydrate, nothing else. Motion Nutrition's Brain \u0026amp; Body Creatine takes a different approach, pairing 3g of creatine monohydrate per serving with Biotin, L-Methylfolate, and Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) - a stack designed for both physical output and mental performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical case for creatine is iron-clad. A meta-analysis of over 300 studies published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition concluded that creatine monohydrate is the most effective ergogenic nutritional supplement currently available for increasing high-intensity exercise capacity and lean body mass. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28615996\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView study\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cognitive Angle Most Creatine Products Ignore.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cognitive case is newer but compelling. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Nutrition Reviews found that creatine supplementation improved measures of short-term memory and intelligence\/reasoning, with effects most pronounced in situations of metabolic stress - sleep deprivation, mental fatigue, and cognitively demanding tasks. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35984306\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView study\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe B12 and Biotin inclusion addresses a real gap for plant-based athletes - creatine is found almost exclusively in animal products, and B12 has no reliable plant-based food sources. Brain \u0026amp; Body Creatine covers both in a single daily dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You May Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved strength and output in high-intensity sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster recovery between sets and training days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter short-term memory, focus, and mental stamina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced mental fatigue during demanding work or study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential B12 coverage - particularly valuable for vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Brain \u0026amp; Body Creatine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreatine monohydrate combined with biotin, L-methylfolate, and B12 - covering both the physical performance case for creatine and a cognitive angle most creatine products leave out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes creatine help cognitive function too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA systematic review and meta-analysis found creatine supplementation improved measures of short-term memory and reasoning, with effects most pronounced under metabolic stress such as sleep deprivation or mental fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy include B12 and biotin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreatine occurs almost exclusively in animal products and B12 has no reliable plant-based food sources, so this formula closes that gap in a single daily dose - particularly relevant for vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour capsules daily. The 120-capsule bottle is a 30-day supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan and stimulant-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - 100% vegan, gluten-free, no caffeine or stimulants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull ingredient profile (per 4 capsules)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreatine Monohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilberry Fruit (Vaccinium myrtillus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mg (8,000% NRV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-Methylfolate (5-MTHF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800mcg (400% NRV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400mcg (16,000% NRV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e120 capsules per bottle - a 30-day supply at 4 capsules daily\u003cbr\u003e\n100% vegan | Gluten free | No caffeine | No stimulants\u003cbr\u003e\nStore cool and dry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motion Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32465244749905,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/3830\/products\/creatine-1.png?v=1594993356"},{"product_id":"creatine","title":"Creatine+ from Natural Stacks (30 Servings)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e500 Studies Behind It. Most People Absorb Less Than They Think. Creatine+ Fixes That.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine monohydrate is the most researched performance supplement in existence - with over 500 peer-reviewed studies behind it. The problem isn't whether it works. The problem is getting it where it needs to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine absorption is sodium-dependent. Your cells use a sodium co-transporter to pull creatine across the membrane - and without adequate sodium, a significant portion of what you take doesn't make it in. Most creatine products ignore this entirely. Creatine+ from Natural Stacks doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Creatine+ different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine+ combines creatine monohydrate with two absorption-enhancing ingredients: Himalayan Pink Salt, which restores the sodium levels required for efficient co-transport, and Fenugreek Extract, which supports insulin-mediated creatine uptake into muscle and brain tissue. The result is more creatine absorbed per serving - and less wasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe performance case for creatine is well established. Studies consistently show improvements in strength output, power, and exercise recovery \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14636102\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e(Rawson \u0026amp; Volek, 2003, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research)\u003c\/a\u003e. But the cognitive case is increasingly compelling too - creatine supplementation has been shown to support short-term memory and reasoning scores, particularly under conditions of mental fatigue or sleep deprivation \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14561278\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e(Rae et al., 2003, Proceedings of the Royal Society)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine works by increasing phosphocreatine stores, which the body uses to regenerate ATP - the primary energy currency for both muscle contraction and brain function. Higher ATP availability means better output across both domains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMix one scoop with water daily. Consistent daily use matters more than timing - creatine works through saturation of muscle and brain tissue over time, not acute dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine monohydrate with Himalayan Pink Salt for enhanced absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFenugreek Extract for insulin-mediated uptake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports strength, power, and exercise recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports short-term memory and cognitive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day supply - one scoop per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnflavoured. Mixes cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder before 4pm for same-day dispatch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a food supplement for adults, mix 1 scoop into water daily. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or under medical supervision, consult a healthcare practitioner before use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Stacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47494804537674,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/3830\/files\/Creatine_front.png?v=1704321638"},{"product_id":"alpha-brain-pre-workout","title":"Alpha Brain Pre-Workout - Tiger's Blood (20 Servings)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlpha BRAIN Tiger's Blood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-Workout will Super-charge your body as well as the mind, promoting focus, while helping you reach all of your exercise performance goals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp color=\"white\" display=\"block\" class=\"sc-ewnqHT gvGEQm\"\u003eThe days of half-assed workouts are no more. 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