The Biggest Myths About Creatine!

Creatine is one of the most thoroughly researched nutritional supplements in the world. Despite its popularity, creatine is often (unfairly) portrayed in a bad light, but why? Below is an overview of some misconceptions about creatine, with the substantiation.

MYTH: CREATINE CAUSES KIDNEY DAMAGE

Research has shown that in healthy individuals taking the recommended dose of creatine, no signs of kidney damage have been observed. However, people with kidney disease or impaired kidney function should always consult a doctor before using creatine or other supplements.

MYTH: CREATINE CAUSES HAIR LOSS IN MEN

There have been hundreds of studies conducted on the effects of taking creatine, but there has never been a single study that has shown hair loss to be a side effect. This myth stems from a study that wasn’t about hair loss at all. In this study, people took creatine for three weeks, which caused their levels of the hormone DHT (dehydrotestosterone) to rise. In men with a genetic predisposition to androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss), DHT causes age-related hair loss. The researchers speculated that creatine increased DHT levels, but upon closer inspection, there is no evidence of this. Even in long-term studies where people took creatine for years, no one ever reported hair loss as a side effect.

MYTH: A CHARGING PHASE IS NECESSARY

When creatine first came on the market, the advice on the packaging was to take more than 20 grams of creatine every day, often for a week. This advice dates back to early research, when participants in the creatine trial would deliberately overdose during the first week to ensure that what was delivered to the body could be absorbed and the creatine phosphate stores could be replenished with an exogenous supply. Fortunately, since the early 1990s it has been proven that a loading phase is not necessary. A steady intake of creatine, of about three grams per day, is sufficient to fill the storage tanks just as reliably.

MYTH: NOT ALL CREATINE IS THE SAME

There are hundreds of creatine products on the market, and choosing the right one can be very confusing. But it doesn’t have to be. Creatine is only produced in two countries in the world: Germany and China . Tests have shown that the quality differences between creatine products can be significant. German creatine is manufactured by AlzChem Trostberg GmbH and carries the brand name Creapure®. The Creapure® production process is considered state-of-the-art, making Creapure® the gold standard and the purest form of creatine on the market. To ensure that your supplement contains high-quality creatine from Germany, look for the Creapure® quality seal on your product packaging, the Faunus Nutrition seal code is 23FU02

MYTH: CREATINE IS ONLY FOR MUSCLE-BUILDING ATHLETES

MYTH: YOU NEED TO TAKE BREAKS WHEN USING CREATINE

A break is only necessary if an overdose of creatine has been given beforehand. Your body responds to excessive intake by reducing the natural production of creatine and increasing the natural breakdown processes. In this case, a break is recommended. Within a month, your body's creatine synthesis returns to its base level. To prevent this, it is best to take creatine every day in low doses. We recommend using 3-5 grams per day so that your body has a constant supply.

MYTH: CREATINE SHOULD ALWAYS BE TAKEN WITH CARBOHYDRATES

There are several situations in which it can be useful to take creatine together with carbohydrates, for example before exercise if you want to promote a faster absorption of creatine into your blood. However, creatine can also be used without simultaneous intake of carbohydrates, because it is fully processed in the body even without carbohydrates. This means that you can use creatine whenever it suits you.

THE QUALITY SEAL

If you want your body to perform at a game-winning level, it’s wise to research the quality of the creatine you’re taking. Not all creatine is created equal. As previously mentioned, it’s only produced in two countries: Germany or China. German creatine is known as Creapure®, the unrivaled leader in quality. It’s manufactured to strict German and European standards, and is constantly monitored to ensure the purest and most consistent creatine monohydrate, so you’re always getting maximum quality. It doesn’t contain any unwanted by-products that could compromise its quality. When tested against generic creatine monohydrate from China, Creapure® consistently delivers the purest product that gives your muscles more creatine per serving due to its high bioavailability.

It is regularly tested for banned substances and is IFS Food certified , making it the only established creatine brand with a good reputation within the global scientific community. To ensure you always get the maximum quality from a product containing Creapure®, look for the quality seal on the packaging with a unique brand number (Faunus Nutrition seal number 23FU02 ) that can be tracked.

Creapure® not only improves your performance, but it can also help stop age-related muscle loss , improve brain function, promote sleep quality, and improve bone health. Make sure you use the most trusted and researched brand in the industry: Creapure®.

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