Sports & Performance

Creatine supplements

The most researched sports supplement – in the format that suits you. Start with our Nutriversum top picks, then browse every creatine powder, capsule and gummy we stock.

  • 3 g / daythe dose behind the EU claims
  • 500+peer-reviewed publications
  • Creapure®German-made options
  • 4 formatspowder · capsules · gummies · soluble
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Our creatine top picks

Pure, unflavoured creatine monohydrate – the form with the most research behind it.

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What the research says about creatine

Cards marked EU-authorised are official health claims approved under EU law. The others are background facts from the scientific literature. References are listed at the bottom of the page.

EU-authorised claim

Performance in repeated high-intensity efforts

Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise.1,2 Think sprints, lifting sets, jumps and interval training.

The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine. For adults performing high-intensity exercise.

EU-authorised claim

Strength for over-55s who lift

Daily creatine consumption can enhance the effect of resistance training on muscle strength in adults over the age of 55.3

For adults over 55 doing regular resistance training: 3 g creatine daily, training at least 3× per week for several weeks at 65–75% of one-repetition maximum, with the workload increasing over time.

Research background

One of the most-studied supplements

Creatine has been examined in more than 500 peer-reviewed publications, and creatine monohydrate is the form with by far the most research behind it.5

Research background

Found naturally in food

Your body makes some creatine itself and gets the rest from foods such as red meat and fish. A typical mixed diet supplies roughly 1–2 g a day, and plant-based diets supply very little.4

Research background

No loading phase required

In a classic study, 3 g a day for 28 days raised muscle creatine to a similar level as a short, high-dose "loading" phase. It simply takes a little longer.6

Research background

Well studied for tolerability

Expert reviews report that creatine monohydrate is well tolerated by healthy adults at the usual intakes of 3–5 g a day.5,7

Simple routine

How to take creatine

  1. Take 3 g every dayOne serving a day – training days and rest days. Follow the dose on your product's label.
  2. Mix it your wayPowder dissolves in water, juice or a shake. Capsules and gummies need no mixing.
  3. Stay consistentMuscle creatine builds up over a few weeks, so daily consistency matters most.
FAQ

Creatine questions, answered

Which type of creatine should I choose?

Creatine monohydrate is the most researched form, and it's what our Nutriversum top picks contain. Creapure® is a branded creatine monohydrate made in Germany. Powder, capsules and gummies all deliver creatine, so choose the format you'll take every day.

How much creatine should I take per day?

Both EU-authorised creatine claims are based on a daily intake of 3 g. Always follow the serving on your product's label and do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Do I need a loading phase?

No. Research shows that 3 g a day for about four weeks raises muscle creatine to a similar level as a loading phase. Loading only gets you there faster.

When is the best time to take creatine?

Pick a time you'll remember every day, for example with breakfast or in your post-workout shake. Taking it consistently matters more than the exact timing.

Powder, capsules or gummies – what's the difference?

The creatine is the same. The difference is convenience and cost per serving. Powder is usually the best value and lets you adjust the dose. Capsules and gummies need no mixing, but you'll take several pieces to reach 3 g, so check the label.

Will creatine make me gain weight?

Some people notice a small increase in body weight in the first days, mostly from extra water stored in the muscles. Reviews of the research describe this as the most common effect reported early on.

Is creatine suitable for everyone?

Our creatine products are food supplements for adults. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication or have a medical condition (especially kidney disease), speak to your doctor before use.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose stated on the product. Keep out of reach of young children. Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication or have a medical condition (including kidney disease).

References

  1. Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health. OJ L 136, 25.5.2012, p. 1–40. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2012/432/oj
  2. EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (2011). Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to creatine and increase in physical performance during short-term, high intensity, repeated exercise bouts. EFSA Journal 9(7):2303. doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2303
  3. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/672 authorising a health claim made on foods referring to creatine and muscle strength in adults over 55; and EFSA NDA Panel (2016). Creatine in combination with resistance training and improvement in muscle strength. EFSA Journal 14(2):4400. doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4400
  4. Kreider RB, Kalman DS, Antonio J, et al. (2017). International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 14:18. doi.org/10.1186/s12970-017-0173-z
  5. Antonio J, Candow DG, Forbes SC, et al. (2021). Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? J Int Soc Sports Nutr 18:13. doi.org/10.1186/s12970-021-00412-w
  6. Hultman E, Söderlund K, Timmons JA, Cederblad G, Greenhaff PL (1996). Muscle creatine loading in men. J Appl Physiol 81(1):232–237. doi.org/10.1152/jappl.1996.81.1.232
  7. Antonio J, Brown AF, Candow DG, et al. (2025). Part II. Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? J Int Soc Sports Nutr 22(1):2441760. doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2024.2441760