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Creatine

Is creatine safe to use?

Yes, creatine is completely safe to consume! It's one of the most extensively researched supplements. PILLAR Creatine exclusively sources from Creapure®—the purest creatine monohydrate available, sourced from Germany. Plus, it’s 100% Informed Sport C

What results and over what time can I expect?

Individual results may vary, but you can anticipate improvements in physical performance, enhanced lean muscle growth, and increased strength and power. Additionally, you may notice cognitive benefits, such as improved memory and reduced mental fatig

Should creatine be used by women?

Absolutely! Creatine is a great choice for anyone, including women, looking to enhance their physical performance and reach their fitness goals. In fact, creatine monohydrate has become increasingly popular among women, with its usage growing faster

I have heard you gain weight from creatine. Will this happen to me?

Not at all! Creatine supports lean muscle growth and enhances performance without causing excessive weight gain or bloating. Concerns about water retention are typically overstated and minimal for most users not doing a ‘loading phase’.

Can I take creatine with other supplements?

Yes, creatine pairs well with other supplements like collagen, magnesium and omega to further support your performance and recovery.

When is the best time to take creatine?

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Do I need to load creatine?

Creatine is often recommended in higher doses during a ‘loading phase’. Cycling creatine in a loading, maintenance, and rest phase is not recommended, nor required. Take 1 x scoop (5 g) daily.

What is creatine?

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found primarily in the muscles and brain, where it plays a vital role in energy transport and storage within every cell of the human body. In adults, the body typically contains around 80 to 130 grams of cre

What makes PILLAR Creatine Monohydrate different?

PILLAR Creatine Monohydrate contains Creapure®, pure creatine monohydrate produced by Alzchem Labs in Germany, the only creatine produced in the western hemisphere. Alzchem proprietary production process, minimising chance of contamination with the h

Is PILLAR Creatine Monohydrate vegan?

Yes, it sure is!. Many athletes are adopting plant-based diets, consuming little to no fish or red meat. As a. result, creatine can serve as a valuable dietary supplement, particularly for vegans and. vegetarians, who often have lower creatine levels

Why is creatine important for athletes?

In order for our body to find the energy to ‘go’, athletes need adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Mechanistically, creatine supplementation saturates the intramuscular phosphocreatine stores and free-creatine levels, facilitating a greater capacity to ra