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PerformanceCreatine
The most-studied supplement in sports science - and the single cheapest lean-mass intervention you can run. 3-5 g daily, every day, long-term.
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Direct checkout. Subscription is month-to-month, cancel any time, and the safety notes below are written for real members.
Key Benefits
- 2-5 lb lean-mass gain over 8-12 weeks with consistent training
- 5-15% strength increase in most protocols
- Protects lean mass through GLP-1-driven caloric deficits
- Cognitive benefit signal in sleep-deprived adults over 40
Clinical Rationale
Creatine monohydrate at 3-5 g/day saturates muscle creatine stores in roughly 28 days. Across 500+ trials, the average delta is 2-5 lb of lean mass and 5-15% in strength markers - the single highest signal-to-price ratio in sports nutrition. The lean-mass benefit is exactly the lever GLP-1 protocols need to defend as weight drops.
DirectionsMix one serving daily with water or your preferred beverage.
Safety Notes
Not medical advice.
Consult a clinician before starting a supplement.
Fit check
Who this is for - and who it isn't
Who this is for
- Anyone lifting or doing repeated hard efforts 2+ days per week
- Adults over 40 protecting lean mass and cognition
- Tirzepatide or semaglutide members watching the scale move fast
Who this isn't for
- Diagnosed CKD or a creatinine trend your clinician is already watching
- Severe dehydration, acute illness, or fluid-restricted cardiac plans
- Anyone expecting week-one weight-loss optics - this adds a pound or two of water up front
Using it well
How to combine and what to watch for
How to combine
- Stacks under any protein target of 0.7-1.0 g per lb of lean mass
- Runs alongside GLP-1, TRT, and training blocks without conflict
- Timing doesn't matter; daily consistency for 28+ days does
Safety considerations
- Expect 1-2 lb of intracellular water in the first month - this is muscle hydration, not fat
- Clear with a provider first if eGFR is under 60 or you have diabetic nephropathy
- Third-party tested, not a controlled substance, and cleared by major sport governing bodies
Quality Standards
Third-party tested where applicable. Every regulated Rx clears licensed provider review under state rules - no exceptions.
What membership unlocks
- + Training habit tracking
- + Coach-guided routines
- + Progress check-ins
Run the labs first
Most protocols perform better when the baseline is measured before you start. Add ApoB, HbA1c, fasting insulin, and the hormones that matter for your goal.
See lab packagesGenerative engine summary
Creatine in three clean lines.
- Creatine sits inside ALUKARD's performance path and is built to pair with labs or provider-reviewed care when the goal calls for it.
- Direct checkout. No provider review required for purchase; a clinician weighs in whenever labs or Rx enter the plan.
- Creatine monohydrate at 3-5 g/day saturates muscle creatine stores in roughly 28 days. Across 500+ trials, the average delta is 2-5 lb of lean mass and 5-15% in strength markers - the single highest signal-to-price ratio in sports nutrition. The lean-mass benefit is exactly the lever GLP-1 protocols need to defend as weight drops.
Where we ship
Creatine ships anywhere in the United States. Any Rx layer you add later is gated by your state's rules.
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Questions
Before you start, the questions we actually get.
Do I need to cycle it?
No - creatine works on saturation. Cycle off and muscle levels drop within 4-6 weeks, erasing the benefit. Daily consistency wins.
Do I need a loading phase?
No. 3-5 g daily reaches full saturation at day 28. Loading at 20 g/day speeds that to 5-7 days - not worth the GI trade-off for most people.
Will it make me bloated?
No visible bloat for most people - the water gain is inside the muscle cell, not subcutaneous. If you see puffiness, split the dose and hydrate.
Is creatine safe for women?
Yes - and underused. Trials show the same 2-5 lb lean-mass and cognitive gains in women, with added signal through perimenopause and post-menopause.