FOCAL NUTRITION Creatine Monohydrate

We recommend consuming 20 grams of Creatine Monohydrate over the first 7 days. Subsequent days should include 3 grams of Creatine Monohydrate 30-60 minutes prior to exercise (Antonio et al. 2021) or at any other time of day. 

Yes, this product is great for women as well (de Guingand et al. 2020)!

1. What does Creatine Monohydrate do?

Creatine Monohydrate provides high-energy phosphocreatine which regenerates ATP, the primary energy carrier in the body. This energy production is particularly important during intense physical or mental activity. Ultimately, increasing physical performance (Almeida et al. 2020) and muscle mass (Antonio et al. 2021).

In short, users report the ability to sustain high workout intensities for longer, squeezing that extra repeititon or few extra kilograms on their lift. 

 

2. Is Creatine Monohydrate safe?

Yes, Creatine Monohydrate is one of the most extensively studied and safe supplements on the market (Holeček 2022). Clinical studies found no adverse side-effects in healthy users and as such is considered safe by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (Almeida et al. 2020, Holeček 2022, de Souza et al 2019).

Users may experience bloating related to water retention (Holeček 2022). If these side effects occur we encourage the individual to monitor and adjust their water intake. It is not advised that individuals with existing renal (kidney) health issues undertake supplementation of any form of creatine (Holeček 2022).

 

3. Should I cycle creatine on and off?

No, Creatine Monohydrate is not a stimulant! There is no evidence to suggest a tolerance or decreasing effectiveness of Creatine Monohydrate or any other reason to cycling off Creatine Monohydrate. In fact, we recommend continuous use for the best possible results!

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