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Sport & performance

You use sports supplements to complement your training and nutrition, not to replace them. At Dutch Balance you will find creatine monohydrate from Augment Life: pure, finely ground and packaged without plastic. Read what creatine is, what may be said about it and how to use it below the product.

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What is creatine monohydrate?

Creatine is a compound your body produces itself and stores in the muscles, where it serves as a fast source of energy during short, intensive effort. You also take it in through food, particularly meat and fish. Creatine monohydrate is the most researched form and the form we carry.

What may you say about creatine?

One health claim has been approved for creatine in the European Union: creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise. That beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 grams of creatine. Other things you read about it, such as more muscle mass, faster recovery between sets or more endurance, have not been approved as claims. So we do not repeat them.

How do you use creatine?

Take 3 grams of creatine monohydrate daily, stirred into water or a shake. The timing makes little difference; consistency counts for more than timing. Creatine builds up gradually in the muscles, so give it a few weeks before the store is full. A loading phase is not necessary.

Our quality requirements

Not all sports supplements are the same. We select on these points:
  • Pure: no unnecessary fillers, sweeteners or colourings.
  • GMP: produced to Good Manufacturing Practice.
  • Tested: every batch is checked for purity.
  • Transparent: a clear ingredient list without hidden additions.

Frequently asked questions about creatine

What does creatine do?

Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise, at a daily intake of 3 grams. That is the only approved claim. Stories about muscle mass, recovery or endurance we leave for what they are.

How much creatine do you take a day?

3 grams a day. A loading phase is possible, but not necessary: your store fills up anyway, just a little later.

Is creatine suitable for women?

Yes. Creatine works the same in men and women. The idea that it makes women “bulky” is not right; that is determined by training and nutrition.

When do you notice anything?

Creatine builds up gradually in the muscles. Allow a few weeks of daily use before the store is full.

Who is better off not using creatine?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use it. If you take medication or have kidney problems, consult your doctor first.

Buying creatine

Our creatine monohydrate from Augment Life is finely milled and packed in a plastic-free tube. Questions about using it? Get in touch, we are happy to think along.