We recommend taking creatine+ daily to get the most benefits. Just mix 1 scoop of the powder with 8-10 ounces of your preferred beverage (hot or cold) and enjoy! Or follow the recommendation from your healthcare practitioner. It also goes great in smoothies, oatmeal, and yogurt.

You can take creatine supplements anytime of day on a full or empty stomach—what’s most important is consistency over time. Some people choose to take it pre-workout to fuel exercise, whereas others prefer it in a recovery meal or shake. Whatever works best for you! We do recommend consulting with your health care practitioner when incorporating creatine+ into your daily regimen.

You can absolutely take creatine+ daily! Daily supplementation of creatine supports an increase in creatine stores in the body, and research shows consistency is key. Whether taking it on workout or rest days, creatine+ delivers a streamlined approach to support your muscle and brain health.*

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements out there. While athletes have loved this supplement to improve their performance (and it does work for that), it’s really a supplement most people can benefit from. Research shows that taking it regularly helps for building and maintaining lean mass—crucial for metabolic health and powerful aging—and supporting cognition. (Women in particular are leaning on creatine+ to help them tone, recover, and push themselves further in workouts.) 

We take creatine supplements a step further by pairing it with the amino acid taurine. There’s a lot of exciting emerging research on taurine's contribution to muscle health, inflammatory balance, and mitochondrial health (aka cellular energy).*

Overall, no a loading dose is not required to reap the benefits of creatine. A loading dose typically involves supplementing with a pretty high dose (or around 20-25 grams a day for about 5-7 days). Athletes may choose to do this to build creatine stores quickly before adopting a daily dose of 5 grams. 

But research shows that starting with and sticking to a lower 5 gram a day dose is a good amount to start with and stay with. The difference is, it may take just a few weeks until creatine levels in the body start to increase.*

Some people may notice water retention when starting a creatine supplement—and therefore a higher number on the scale. That’s because creatine can promote a small increase of water storage in the muscles. But if this happens, it’s temporary as your body adjusts to the supplement. 

Not everyone will experience this, and sticking to the modest 5 grams daily dose helps mitigate this compared to a larger loading dose (like 20+ grams a day).

Creatine can promote a short-term increase of water retention which can lead to feelings of bloat in some individuals. But for those that experience this (not everyone does—especially when taking a modest daily dose and hydrating properly)—it’s temporary.

Absolutely! You can pair creatine+ with any mindbodygreen supplements+ product. Which product you choose to take in combination is entirely up to your individual needs and preferences. For example, our grass-fed whey protein isolate+, which features highly absorbable, complete protein is an excellent choice for those looking to further support lean muscle mass and protein intake goals.*

No, creatine+ is unflavored. Since the formula is tasteless you can add to a variety of beverages of your choice!

As with general health and well-being practices, it is beneficial to stay adequately hydrated when taking creatine, as this can help with absorption and efficacy (supporting uptake into cells in the body but also helps optimize creatine impact on exercise performance and muscle recovery). Drinking sufficient amounts of water throughout the day supports maintenance of hydration levels and supports overall performance and benefits of creatine supplementation. For some people, their baseline water intake is inadequate, and they’re simply not aware (the baseline recommendation for daily fluid intake is 9 to 13 cups a day, for women and men, respectively). So by increasing their water intake (and hydration status) alongside their new creatine supplement regimen, they find better success overall.*

Our creatine+ is formulated for men and women 18+. creatine+ is a safe and high-quality ingredient duo (i.e., creatine and taurine) rooted in science for promoting lean muscle mass, strength and recovery, and even brain and cognitive health benefits. Both creatine (made up of amino acids) and taurine (an amino acid) are present in our diet (especially animal sources like meat, dairy, and fish), and most people consume these compounds from foods. For those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, out of an abundance of caution, we do recommend consulting with your health care practitioner before using creatine+ or any dietary supplement product, as everyone has individualized considerations.*

Yes. creatine+ is also GMO-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and major food allergen-free.

No, creatine+ does not break your fast. This is because our creatine+ has zero calories and zero macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat), including zero sugar. Also, since our creatine+ is unflavored you can simply add a scoop to your water in the morning and consume it on an empty stomach.

If you mix it with a protein powder or add it to a smoothie, then those foods could break a fast. 

Yes, each ingredient and product in our portfolio (including creatine+), is third-party tested for purity and potency by ISO-certified labs.

Our high-quality formulas are delivered in premium, sustainable, and recyclable packaging (recyclable amber glass bottles and jars, recyclable bags, and recyclable cardboard shipping boxes made from 100% recycled paper). Always looking towards the latest innovations, we carefully and intentionally source our eco-friendly packaging to prioritize the environment, but also to protect the premium ingredients in our capsules, gelcaps, and powders (i.e., vitamins, minerals, botanicals, peptides, probiotics, bioactives) from UV light degradation. This is pivotal to ensure quality standards throughout the lifecycle of the product. 

Unfortunately many refillable bags or containers do not provide the same protection and stability for our ingredients as our amber glass (bottles, jars) and PET bags achieve. What's more, the product-specific manufacturing information (i.e., specific identifiers such as the lot and date) stamped on each product would be lost when the customer discards the refill packaging, as is customary. That lost information would not enable us to comply with a variety of very important FDA regulations specific to dietary supplements (e.g., cGMPs, adverse event reporting, etc.), and regulatory compliance is something that mindbodygreen respects and prioritizes. From an additional safety standpoint, there are also microbial contamination concerns with refillable vessels over time. Thank you for your consideration as to why we have thoughtfully curated our packaging in the way we do.