Creapure Creatine Monohydrate

Creapure is a branded creatine monohydrate manufactured in Trostberg, Bavaria, Germany, by AlzChem (3). It is not a different type of creatine; chemically it is creatine monohydrate, the most researched form (2). The Creapure name identifies the manufacturing source, and AlzChem states a purity of 99.9% (3).

Creapure and generic creatine monohydrate are the same active molecule, so the expected benefit is the same, and no other form has been shown to outperform monohydrate for strength or lean mass (2). The difference is sourcing: Creapure comes from a single named manufacturer in Germany. For most people either works.

Creapure costs more because it comes from a single manufacturer in Germany rather than many factories competing on price. You are paying for a named, single source, not a stronger dose. Gram for gram the creatine is the same as any quality monohydrate.

The standard maintenance dose is 3 to 5 grams of creatine a day, taken consistently (1). You can load with around 20 grams a day for 5 to 7 days to saturate faster, but loading is optional. Always follow the directions on the label.

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements and is considered safe for healthy adults at recommended doses, with no evidence of harm to kidney function in healthy people (4). Follow the label, and if you have a health condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak with your healthcare professional first.

No study has reported hair loss or baldness in people taking creatine (2). The concern traces back to a single small 2009 study in rugby players that reported a rise in DHT, a hormone linked to hair thinning (5), and that finding has not been replicated. Male-pattern hair loss is mainly genetic, so if you are concerned, speak with your GP.

You can buy Creapure creatine online at Elite Supplements, with same-day dispatch and free shipping on orders over $150. Our Creapure range is small and stock moves quickly, so live availability is shown on each product page.