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Increases phosphocreatine stores for ATP production, improves strength and power
We rank Creatine by price per 5g - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.
What it is
Creatine is a substance that helps your body produce more ATP, which is the primary molecule used for energy. It works by increasing your stores of phosphocreatine, a compound that allows your muscles to regenerate energy more quickly during intense activity.
Why it's used
It is primarily used to improve physical strength and explosive power. By providing more readily available energy to the muscles, it helps users perform more work during high-intensity exercise.
How it's made
The supplement is produced through a commercial chemical synthesis process. Raw materials are reacted in a controlled industrial environment to create the creatine powder, which is then purified and milled into a fine powder for use in capsules or tubs.
What it typically costs
Creatine is generally mid-range in price. This is because the raw materials are relatively affordable and the manufacturing process is straightforward, but there is significant competition among brands which keeps costs from becoming too high.
Dosage by purpose
Purpose
Typical studied dose
Evidence
cognitive function and energy metabolism in the brain
3-5 g per day
established
treating creatine synthesis deficiencies
0.3-0.8 grams per kilogram of bodyweight per day (equivalent to 21-56 g per day for a 70 kg person)
emerging
increasing muscle strength, muscle mass, and athletic performance in healthy young adults
various dosage strategies
established
Forms compared
Form
What it is
Why chosen
Does it actually differ?
Creatine
Usually found as creatine monohydrate, this is the standard and most common version of the supplement.
It is recommended because it has a low price and is the default form used in most research studies.
It has very high absorption in the gut, with about 99 percent bioavailability at standard doses of 5 to 10 grams.
Creatine HCl
A version where the creatine molecule is bound to hydrochloric acid.
It is claimed that you can take a lower dose compared to the standard monohydrate version.
The claim about lower dosages has not been tested, and it likely breaks down into the same components in the stomach, making it roughly equal in effect to creatine monohydrate.
Verdict: There is no evidence that Creatine HCl is more effective than the standard form, so it is not worth paying more for.
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Increases phosphocreatine stores for ATP production, improves strength and power
How does Suppio calculate the best-value Creatine?
We rank Creatine by price per 5g - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.
Are these prices verified?
Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.
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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.