Creatine

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Creatine is one of the most researched and widely used supplements in sport and fitness — and for good reason. Whether you're lifting heavy, training at high intensity, or pushing your limits in endurance sport, creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise.¹ The creatine range at Myprotein covers everything from straightforward creatine monohydrate powder to advanced formulations built for specific training demands.

Every product in the range is developed with quality and efficacy in mind, giving you a creatine supplement that's easy to work into your routine. Formats range from unflavoured powders that mix into any shake to more complex formulas stacked with additional ingredients. Whatever your training style, there's a creatine product here that fits.

Who Creatine Are For

Creatine supplements are built for people who train hard and want to get more from every session. Athletes in strength and power sports — weightlifting, sprinting, CrossFit, HYROX — will find creatine particularly relevant, given how directly it maps onto short-burst, high-intensity efforts. That said, recreational gym-goers and those new to structured training can get just as much value from adding a daily creatine supplement to their stack.

Creatine monohydrate is the go-to choice for most people, but this range also includes specialist options for athletes who want more from their formula — like THE Creatine HYROX edition, which pairs cutting-edge creatine forms with electrolytes for a more comprehensive pre- or intra-workout option. If you're consistent with your training and want a supplement that's stood up to decades of scientific scrutiny, creatine belongs in your routine.

When to Use Creatine

Creatine doesn't need to be timed as precisely as some other supplements — consistency matters more than the clock. Most people take their daily creatine dose post-workout alongside their protein shake, though pre-workout or with a meal works just as well. The key is getting it in daily, since creatine works by saturating your muscles over time rather than delivering an acute hit in the hour before training.

A standard dose of 3g creatine monohydrate per day is the benchmark used in research. Some athletes choose to load creatine in the first week — taking higher amounts across multiple doses to saturate stores faster — before settling into a maintenance dose. Either approach works. What matters most is building the habit of taking it every day, training day or not.

Creatine Benefits

Proven Performance Impact

Creatine is one of the few supplements with a strong, consistent body of research behind it. At 3g per day, creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise.¹ That makes it directly relevant to anyone doing resistance training, interval work, or any sport involving explosive, repeated efforts.

Supports Strength Training in Older Adults

Daily creatine consumption can enhance the effect of resistance training on muscle strength in adults over the age of 55.² For those looking to maintain strength and training capacity later in life, adding a creatine supplement to a consistent training programme makes a lot of sense.

Simple and Flexible Formats

Creatine monohydrate powder is unflavoured, mixes easily into water or any shake, and fits seamlessly into an existing supplement routine. For those wanting more from their formula, advanced options combine creatine with electrolytes and performance-focused co-ingredients — all without complicating your stack.

Widely Studied and Well Understood

Few supplements have been researched as extensively as creatine. Decades of studies across different populations, sports, and training methods point to the same conclusions. It's not a new trend — it's a genuinely established tool in any serious athlete's supplement toolkit.

Popular Picks

Impact Creatine — Built on 3g of creatine monohydrate per serving, Impact Creatine is the straightforward choice for anyone looking to increase physical performance in high-intensity training.

THE Creatine - HYROX — THE Creatine HYROX is engineered specifically for HYROX athletes, combining cutting-edge ingredients including CON-CRĒT®, Peak ATP®, AstraGin®, and electrolytes in one expert-backed formula.

MyPRO Creatine + Electrolytes (Sample) (USA) — A convenient way to try MyPRO Creatine + Electrolytes before committing to a full tub, this sample lets you test the formula for yourself.

FAQs

What is creatine and how does it work?

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in muscle tissue, made up of three amino acids — arginine, glycine, and methionine. The body stores it primarily in skeletal muscle as phosphocreatine, which plays a key role in the rapid regeneration of ATP — the energy currency used during explosive, high-intensity efforts. Supplementing with creatine monohydrate powder increases the amount of phosphocreatine available in your muscles, which is why creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise.¹

What is the best form of creatine supplement?

Creatine monohydrate is the most studied form of creatine and the benchmark against which other forms are measured. Impact Creatine delivers 3g of pure creatine monohydrate per serving — the amount used in research to demonstrate performance benefits.¹ More advanced formulations like THE Creatine - HYROX pair CON-CRĒT® and Peak ATP® with electrolytes and AstraGin® for athletes who want a more comprehensive formula around intense training blocks.

How much creatine should I take per day?

3g of creatine per day is the established intake used in research to demonstrate performance benefits.¹ Some athletes choose to start with a loading phase — taking higher amounts spread across several doses for the first five to seven days — to saturate muscle stores faster. After that, a standard daily dose maintains those levels. Both approaches are valid; the most important factor is taking it consistently, every day.

When should I take creatine?

Timing matters less with creatine than it does with many other supplements, because its effects come from daily saturation of muscle stores rather than a single acute dose. Most people find it easiest to take creatine post-workout alongside a protein shake, but taking it pre-workout or with a meal is equally effective. The priority is making it a consistent daily habit — on training days and rest days alike.

Does creatine work for high-intensity training like HYROX or CrossFit?

Creatine is particularly well-suited to sports and training formats involving repeated bursts of intense effort, which is exactly what events like HYROX demand. THE Creatine - HYROX was developed specifically with this in mind, combining CON-CRĒT® and Peak ATP® with electrolytes and AstraGin® to cover multiple demands of competitive functional fitness. Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise¹ — the kind of output those events require repeatedly.

Can older adults use creatine supplements?

Daily creatine consumption can enhance the effect of resistance training on muscle strength in adults over the age of 55.² For anyone in that age group who trains consistently, adding a daily creatine supplement to their routine is backed by good evidence. Creatine monohydrate powder is the straightforward option — simple to take, easy to measure, and well-tolerated.

What creatine formats are available at Myprotein?

The creatine range includes unflavoured creatine monohydrate powder for easy mixing into any drink or shake, as well as more advanced powders like THE Creatine - HYROX that combine multiple performance ingredients with electrolytes. There's also Impact Whey Mass Gainer for those who want creatine alongside a higher-calorie protein formula. Whether you want a clean, single-ingredient creatine powder or a more complete training formula, the range covers both ends of the spectrum.

Who develops the creatine products at Myprotein?

Myprotein's expert nutritionists develop every product in the creatine range, drawing on the latest sports nutrition research to ensure ingredient forms, doses, and formulations are grounded in evidence. From straightforward creatine monohydrate powder to more complex multi-ingredient blends, every product is built with performance and quality at the core.

What's the difference between creatine monohydrate and other creatine forms?

Creatine monohydrate is the original and most extensively researched form of creatine — the form used in the vast majority of studies demonstrating performance benefits.¹ Newer forms like CON-CRĒT® (creatine hydrochloride) are more soluble and may be used at lower doses, but they're typically found in more advanced, multi-ingredient formulas. For most people, creatine monohydrate powder remains the most practical and well-evidenced choice.

Is creatine suitable for beginners?

Creatine is one of the most beginner-friendly supplements available — it doesn't require complex protocols and works well as part of a simple daily routine. Impact Creatine, with its 3g serving of creatine monohydrate, is an easy starting point: add it to water or your existing protein shake and take it daily. There's no need to overthink the timing or dosing once you're past any initial loading phase.

1. Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise. Beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3g of creatine.  

2. Daily creatine consumption can enhance the effect of resistance training on muscle strength in adults over the age of 55.