Thrive Creatine Monohydrate

Creatine monohydrate is a naturally occurring compound synthesized within the human body and found in various dietary sources. Despite dietary sources and our bodies’ natural production of creatine, research consistently shows that increasing creatine intake through supplementation significantly enhances athletic performance. The primary benefits of creatine supplementation include increased strength and explosive power. However, while creatine monohydrate is typically been used by strength athletes, endurance athletes can also benefit from creatine supplementation, as it has been shown to improve athletic recovery by reducing exercise-induced muscle damage, increasing lactate threshold and increasing muscle glycogen storage. Recent research has also showed that creatine also impoves cognitive function and working memory.

• Speeds Up Muscle Recovery

  Creatine monohydrate restores expended creatine phosphate used during exercise, which is crucial for recovery. Additionally, creatine reduces muscle damage, enhances glycogen replenishment, and promotes muscle protein synthesis. All of these factors are vital for optimal exercise recovery.

  • Improves Athletic Performance

    Creatine’s effects are profound and can benefit almost all athletes.

    Creatine has been shown to increase strength by 8%, and weightlifting performance by 14%.

    Creatine also increases endurance performance and has been shown to increase lactate threshold by 7%.

    • Increases Muscle Hydration

      Creatine increases muscle hydration by drawing water into muscle cells, enhancing their volume and function. This added hydration supports better muscle function by providing a more hydrated environment, leading to improved strength and endurance during high-intensity exercise.

      • Anti-Aging Effects

        Research has consistently shown that creatine supplementation helps prevent muscle loss in aging populations, which maintains strength and function, ultimately improving quality of life, reducing the risk of falls and injury, and enhancing physical performance and the ability to carry out daily tasks.

        • Supports Brain Function

          The brain is one of the body’s most metabolically active organs and requires energy to function. Creatine plays a role in the brain’s energy production process, and research shows that creatine supplementation has been shown to significantly improve working memory function and performance on cognitive tasks.