What exactly is a creatine supplement and why would you take it?

Gym-goers and athletes may work creatine supplements into their routine for extra strength.

Your body naturally creates and stores creatine in your muscles and it gives you energy during intense exercise.

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It can even help with recovery, injury prevention, and brain performance, too."

Thorne Creatine

Read swears byThorne’s creatine supplement.

He tells us, “Thorne has a reputation for very clean and pure supplements.

Thorne creatine

Thorne

Klean Athlete Creatine

Klean Athlete Creatineis another recommendation from Read that he’s tried.

Klean Athlete is also a pretty reputable brand in the supplement industry.”

Nobbe says, “I mix mine with orange juice for that sugar spike.

Klean Athlete creatine

Klean Athlete

Their creatine monohydrate supplement is much more affordable than many other options on the market.

This may be an upside or a downside depending on your personal preference.”

This creatine supplement is also easy and effective to use, as well as affordable.

Nutricost creatine supplement

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Its micronized yielding lends itself for better absorption into your go-to workout drink.

In addition, the supplement features no artificial flavoring, sweeteners, or food dyes.

It comes in a bunch of flavors, including watermelon, strawberry lemonade, blue raspberry, and more.

Bulk Supplements creatine

Bulk Supplements

Micronized Creatine Powder

Optimum Nutrition

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Legion Athletics