Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine Monohydrate
What is Creatine?
Creatine monohydrate might be the most researched supplement and it's consistently proven to be safe and effective.
For years decades athletes have known about it's physical benefits but in the past ten years the research has been clearly demonstrating it's mental & psychological benefits.
Wonder Foods Creatine is pharmaceutical-grade, with no flavourants, colourants, preservatives nor additives; and it is micronised allowing your body to absorb it quicker.
What are the Benefits of Wonder Foods Creatine?
Perfect for you:
- to boost your mental clarity
- are looking for sustained energy
- worried about not eating enough red meat
- if you're reducing the effects of concussions and head knocks.
Ingredient
Ingredient
100% Pharmaceutical-grade Creatine Monohydrate.
No colourants, flavourants, preservatives, additives or fillers.
Suggested Use
Suggested Use
Take 3g to 5g of Creatine Monohydrate daily.
If you're at a risk of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) due to your sport, profession or age it is generally recommended to prophylactically supplement with creatine (i.e. take it before you experience any head knocks).
More Information
More Information
What is Creatine?
Creatine is a compound that comes from three amino acids. Creatine is found mostly in your body's muscles as well as in the brain.
Most people get creatine through seafood and red meat — though at levels far below those found in made creatine supplements.
Is Creatine Safe?
Creatine is considered to be one of the most researched, and one of the safest, supplements to consume. Many people have taken creatine for years, some even for decades, without any reported detriments.
Still, it's worth checking in with your Health Practitioner.
Will Creatine cause Hair Loss?
No! There is zero evidence creatine will cause hair loss.
While a 2009 study suggested that creatine supplementation increased DHT levels, leading to the theory that creatine might cause hair loss, the study had flaws and its findings have not been replicated.
Current research does not support a connection between creatine supplementation and hair loss.
What are the Side Effects of Creatine?
Reported side-effects of Creatine include: weight gain, muscle cramps. muscle strains, stomach upset, diarrhoea, dizziness, high blood pressure, liver dysfunction.
Most of the reported side-effects of creatine can be mitigated when the maxim 'start low and increase slow' is applied.
Is Creatine safe for Children?
While it is difficult to find research on Creatine for those under the age of 18, plenty of Health and Performance practitioners report benefits for young patients and athletes, mainly from a cognitive/mental aspect.
Should I take Creatine every day?
Short answer is yes.
Creatine is possibly safe for long-term use, with doses of up to 10 grams daily being safely used for up to 5 years.
Potential side effects may include dehydration, upset stomach, and muscle cramps. Most of the reported side-effects of creatine can be mitigated when the maxim 'start low and increase slow' is applied.
What will Creatine do to my brain (cognitive function)?
Research shows that your brain needs a substantial amount of ATP for challenging tasks.
Supplements can boost phosphocreatine stores in the brain, helping to produce more ATP.
Additionally, creatine may enhance brain function by increasing dopamine levels and improving mitochondrial function.
What will Creatine do to my body?
Creatine helps sustain a steady energy supply to your muscles during intense lifting or exercise.
Along with providing more energy and aiding in muscle growth, creatine also helps speed up muscle recovery.
Are Carnitine and Creatine the same thing?
No.
Think of it this way:
Want to increase Strength and Power, improve Muscular Endurance, and Speed recovery?
Choose Creatine.
Want to increase your Energy level, boost your Mood, and improve Focus and Memory?
Choose Carnitine.
Can Carnitine and Creatine be taken together?
Yes, you can take Creatine and L-carnitine together as part of a weight loss plan.
Creatine may help improve your workout performance, allowing you to burn more calories during exercise.
L-Carnitine can assist in fat metabolism (energy production).
Can you buy Creatine in Australia?
The best Creatine Monohydrate (micronised) powder in Australia right here.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
We recommend consulting your healthcare practitioner to ensure our supplements & products align with your health needs.