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Creatine Monohydrate

Supports high-intensity performance and lean mass; among the best-studied sports supplements.

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Dosing model
WEIGHT_LINEARScales linearly with body weight (dose ∝ kg).
Min dose
3000 mg
Max dose
5000 mg
Rounding
500 mg

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endurancestrengthdaily

Year-round base stack to support training output & hydration.

Creatine Monohydrate
5000mg
Sodium Citrate
500mg
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strength

Supports training without grey-area or banned ingredients.

Creatine Monohydrate
5000mg
Beta-Alanine
3200mg
Magnesium (Glycinate)
400mg
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strength

High-ROI strength support with minimal ingredients.

Creatine Monohydrate
5000mg
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recoverysleep

Built from your goals and the supplement evidence library. You can edit doses and timing.

Caffeine
200mg
Beta-Alanine
3200mg
Vitamin D3
50mg
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strength

High-evidence strength support without grey-area ingredients.

Creatine Monohydrate
5000mg
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endurance

Based on your goals and preferences, here is a starting stack you can edit.

Vitamin D3
25mg
Magnesium Citrate
1000mg
Caffeine
200mg
+ 1 more supplements
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Evidence
2 records
Strength / power performance
Healthy adults; athletes and recreationally trainedISSN Position Stand (comprehensive review)
High

Consistent improvements in strength, power, and training volume; safe for long-term use (up to 30 g/day for 5 years studied). Loading optional; maintenance commonly 3–5 g/day.

Dose: 5000 mg Duration: 4–12+ weeks
Non-responders (~25–30%) exist; vegetarians/vegans tend to show larger gains.
Short-term memory and reasoning
Healthy adults (6 RCTs, n=281); larger effects in older adultsSystematic review of RCTs
Moderate

Oral creatine may improve short-term memory and intelligence/reasoning in healthy individuals; effect on other cognitive domains unclear.

Dose: 5000 mg Duration: 4–12 weeks
Cognitive benefits most consistent in aging or sleep-deprived populations and those with lower dietary creatine (e.g., vegetarians).
Forms
Creatine monohydrate
Most studied; good value; stable.