If you’re like most people, you hear "Creatine" and think Arnold Schwarzenegger. Gym bro. Mass. While that's not necessarily nor comprehensively appropriate here, it is true that creatine helps build muscle strength and power in athletes. This is because it is an amino acid which regenerates ATP supplies during exercise + phosphocreatine supplies after exercise. What you may not know is the wide array of benefits it has to all athletes and performance. Creatine is one of the most studied, proven performance supplements in existence. Creatine has been proven to support improved power and endurance, lean muscle mass, recovery between sessions, cognitive function and much more. It's a no-brainer (pun intended). Why do we love Thorne Creatine? Thorne has developed a micronized version of creatine that dissolves easily in water or other liquids. It's colorless, odorless, and will be the perfect invisible supplement in your smoothie or post-workout shake! Additionally, they are one of few brands providing tasty flavored options for creatine –from Reb. M. rather than artificial sweeteners– making it easier than ever to make a habit. If you are afraid of a weight gain with this product, you must remember that creatine boosts hydration within your cells causing a temporary increase in "water weight". Yet, this is avoidable and not likely an issue at the amounts we'd take as endurance athletes. You can actually saturate the body more progressively over a few weeks to avoid the drastic "loading phase" many strength athletes do. How to use Thorne Creatine Monohydrate: Mix 1 level scoop (5 g) with at least 8 ounces of water, juice, or choice beverage daily or as recommended. We like to use this 30-90 minutes before exercise. To avoid the "loading phase" as mentioned above, you can just take 5 g daily for two + weeks. With the support of NSF For Sport Certification, you can't go wrong with Thorne.
