Creatine Boost

Creapure® is the brand name for pure creatine monohydrate produced by Alzchem Trostberg GmbH in Germany.

Creapure® is the most widely studied form of creatine and is proven to be safe and effective. According to one study/analysis (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9761713/) — "The type of creatine primarily used in research to establish its safety and efficacy has traditionally been a micronized creatine monohydrate (CM) made by AlzChem in Germany under the brand name Creapure®; this brand of CM has been reported to produce CM that is 99.9% pure. Thus, it is typically considered the gold standard. CM may also come from sources produced in China that have different starting materials such as sarcosinates and S-alkylisothiourea (as opposed to sodium sarcosinate, acetic acid, and cyanamide) and have been reported to produce more contaminants due to the methods used to manufacture it.”

Yes. According to the manufacturer: “Creapure® is vegan and exclusively manufactured by chemical synthesis. Raw materials and intermediates are not derived from animal or herbal products resulting in no traces that may have originated from animal or herbal byproducts.

Yes, the Creapure® creatine monohydrate in Hammer Creatine Boost is produced in compliance with Jewish regulations Kosher certified.

You can but it isn’t an absolute necessity. Some research (https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-017-0173-z) suggests creatine loading–4 x 5-gram servings daily for 5 to 7 days–may help boost muscle stores of creatine by up 40%. However, other studies have found that lower doses of creatine taken once daily can be equally effective at maximizing your stores of creatine, though it may take up to 3 weeks. One serving (5 grams) of Hammer Creatine Boost once daily is our suggested dose.

Using creatine in a cycle of 3 weeks “on” and 1 week “off” was the recommendation years ago, and some suggest that it may be beneficial to follow this protocol. However, there is no need to take any time off using creatine (i.e., it does not need to be cycled). Because creatine does not act upon any receptors and there is no known “sensitivity” (i.e., build-up tolerance issues), there is no need to take a break from using Hammer Creatine Boost on a daily basis.

Micronized is a process that reduces particle size. Micronized creatine has significantly smaller particles, which makes the creatine powder easier to dissolve in water quickly, greatly minimizing potential stomach distress issues, and allowing for greater absorption in the body.

Yes! While the research is ongoing, current research shows multiple brain health benefits with the use of creatine. The conclusion of a review of numerous brain specific studies with creatine supplementation (“Heads Up” for Creatine Supplementation and its Potential Applications for Brain Health and Function - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-023-01870-9), states: “Creatine supplementation can increase brain creatine content, which over time may help explain some of the promising effects on measures of brain health and function. Specifically, creatine supplementation has been shown to improve measures of cognition and memory (primarily in aging adults) and decreases symptoms of sleep deprivation in human and animal populations. Creatine supplementation also shows promise for alleviating some symptoms of TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), including concussion, and characteristics of muscular dystrophy in humans. The efficacy of creatine for treating symptoms of depression and anxiety is also encouraging but clinical trials examining the effects of creatine (independent of pharmacological interventions) on these mood disorders are needed before a consensus can be reached.”

Yes. Research (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8000194/) has shown that “creatine increases the activity of antioxidant enzymes and has the capability to eliminate reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) free radicals. Creatine protects two different and important cellular targets, mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (mtDNA) and RNA against oxidative damage. In addition, creatine has been shown to cause other related effects that help the cell to survive and function under oxidative stress.”

A resounding “YES!” Given creatine’s antioxidant properties, along with its ability to help reduce muscle soreness, adding 1 serving (5g) of Hammer Creatine Boost to a 2-scoop serving of Recoverite (or Vegan Recoverite) will definitely enhance recovery.

From research at https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6518405/ - “Sarcopenia, defined as the age-related decrease in muscle mass, strength and physical performance, is associated with reduced bone mass and elevated low-grade inflammation. From a healthy aging perspective, interventions which overcome sarcopenia are clinically relevant. Accumulating evidence suggests that exogenous creatine supplementation has the potential to increase aging muscle mass, muscle performance, and decrease the risk of falls and possibly attenuate inflammation and loss of bone mineral.”

The Creapure® brand of creatine from Germany—the most widely tested form of creatine—has a neutral pH of 7.0, also known as basic pH. As such, it is very gentle on the stomach. Other forms of creatine are much more acidic: creatine pyruvate has an estimated pH of 2.6, creatine HCL has an estimated pH of 2.9, and creatine citrate has an estimated pH of 3.2. This very acidic pH is suggested to help increase the solubility of creatine; however, high amounts of such an acidic compound may increase the potential for stomach distress issues. Additionally, as Creapure creatine is micronized (i.e., greatly reduced particle size), it makes the creatine powder as easy—over even easier—to dissolve in water quickly, greatly minimizing potential stomach distress issues, and allowing for greater absorption in the body. A patented form of creatine, one which contains sodium bicarbonate, has an estimated pH of 12.0 - 14.0. making it extremely alkaline. It is suggested that this form of creatine "remains fully stable, which means your body assimilates and utilizes it efficiently.” That said, this high of a pH is considered to be in the corrosive range, which could lead to similar stomach distress issues as acidic forms of creatine can.

Research has shown the most effective way to rapidly increase intramuscular creatine concentrations is via a loading method, and for strength athletes this remains the most popular way to use creatine. A typical loading protocol consists of 5 grams (1 scoop) in 4-5 daily doses (4-5 scoops/20-25 grams total per day) for 5-7 days. After the loading dose is complete, a maintenance dose of 5 grams (1 scoop) once daily is suggested.

No scoop? No problem! With the following conversion information, your "Where did my scoop go?" problems are resolved!

Creatine Boost
1 Level Scoop (6.5 cc) = 1 ⅓ tsp

You can use Creatine Boost for cooking and baking, because it is a stable compound under typical cooking conditions. However, it is recommended to avoid extremely high temperatures, as creatine can break down into creatinine at above 450°F. 

Yes. Every Hammer Nutrition product we sell comes straight from Hammer Nutrition USA, based in Whitefish, Montana. We are Hammer Nutrition Philippines, the official distributor of Hammer Nutrition in the Philippines, and we import directly from Hammer Nutrition USA. You can buy from us here on hammernutrition.ph, from our official Lazada and Shopee stores, or from the authorised dealers listed on our Dealer Locator.

It depends on the batch we have in stock. Right now most of our stock has at least a year left, and many items have 2 to 4 years, with expiry dates running up to 2031. Hammer Nutrition supplements also show a manufacture (MFG) date on the label. If you need a specific expiry date, message us by email at sales@hammernutrition.ph or on Viber before you order and we will check it for you. We update this FAQ as new stock arrives.