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FACT CHECKEDCreatine, a staple supplement for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, is celebrated for enhancing performance and muscle growth. But have you ever wondered how is this powerful supplement made? Join us as we explore the science behind the manufacturing of creatine, unveiling the steps and techniques that ensure its purity and efficacy.
Creatine is made from the raw materials of sarcosine and cyanamide. In this post we'll cover the basic process of creating the most popular form of the supplement called creatine monohydrate. To ensure the final product is pure, effective, and safe for consumption let's look at the typical manufacturing process:
There is a recommended "loading phase" of taking 20-25 grams of creatine for 5-7 days, broken up into several smaller doses throughout the day. Taking 20 grams all at once is going to end up with you spending a lot of time on the porcelain throne (trust me, I've made that mistake before). After the loading phase, you want to shoot for a daily dose of 3-5 grams.
When picking out a creatine powder, you should check the serving size to ensure you're getting how much you need. Read our full post on How To Take Creatine for a full breakdown.
Another common question you may be asking is, "When should I take it though?". I'm glad you asked, and you can read all about it in our full article When To Take Creatine.
The price of creatine can vary widely. If you're buying a straight creatine monohydrate powder, the most important things to look for are price per serving and whether it has been third-party tested. Everything else is just marketing.
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Creatine is the best-selling workout supplement in the world. With a plethora of research studies that back up its efficacy and minimal to no side effects, it's no wonder why global creatine sales are expected to hit almost $1 billion by 2030.
There are three companies that makeup 58% of the global creatine market, two of which are Chinese and the third a German company. That in itself reflects production as a whole, with the majority being produced in China, followed by Europe.
Creatine Monohydrate is the most well-known and used type of creatine, although new versions are coming out, all claiming to be better than the original.
While some types, like creatine HCL, may help reduce gastro issues that can occur with monohydrate, there isn't any concrete evidence that they are more beneficial for the gym.
Learn more about this in our post Creatine HCI vs Monohydrate.
When it comes to making creatine, the process is pretty straightforward. There are some additional steps for other types of creatine, such as creatine HCL, but the initial production is the same. When it comes down to picking a creatine product, look for one that has gone through 3rd party testing and other than that, they are all pretty much the same!
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