🏋️ An expert picked the best creatine supplements

Welcome to Home Gym Club! Despite being the most researched supplement of all time, creatine is still one of the most misunderstood. We’re here to finally put all those rumors and myths to rest with a loading phase full of information on this powerful powder. Get ready to saturate your brain (and muscles) so you can take your workouts to another level!  

What’s in today’s newsletter:

• We spoke with a sports nutrition expert to determine the best creatine supplement.

• A CPT answers whether creatine gummies or powder provide the best performance boost.

• Our expert testers assessed if Transparent Labs Creatine is worth adding to your stack.

• A trainer and longtime rugby player explores the benefits of pairing creatine with your favorite pre-workout.

Watch Party

Best Creatine: Backed By An Expert

What makes one creatine supplement superior to another? How can you figure out the best option to support your fitness goals? 

Lindsay dove headfirst into the creatine pool by hosting an in-depth discussion with sports dietitian and the head of performance nutrition for the NBA G League Ignite Destini Moody, RD, CSSD, LD. From dosage recommendations to side effects, Destini answered plenty of creatine-related questions before making her category-specific picks in a highly educational (and valuable) video on the official GGR Everything YouTube Channel. 

Fuel Up!

Creatine Gummies Vs. Powder

Gummies have become the rage in recent years, but are they worth chewing when you’re concerned about getting maximum results? Or is powder still the preferred route? 

Our staff writer—who’s also a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach—carefully analyzed these two popular forms of creatine to find out which reigns supreme.

Find out whether you should be on #TeamGummies or #ProPowder in this comparison of creatine gummies vs. powder.  

What’s Supp?

Transparent Labs Creatine Review

While many manufacturers avoid including other ingredients in their creatine monohydrate supplements, Transparent Labs stands out by incorporating HMB, BioPerine, and vitamin D into their creatine formula. But does this unique formulation actually provide any extra benefits? 

Our team of expert testers peeled back the curtain for our Transparent Labs Creatine review so you can decide whether to make this product one of your go-to supplements.

From solubility to taste to price, we did (and always do) maintain full transparency using our customized supplement testing methodology.  

Train Station

Can You Mix Creatine With Pre-Workout?

Looking for an easy way to take your training sessions to the next level? While consuming some fast-digesting carbs and completing a thorough warm-up certainly help, leveraging the power of creatine and pre-workout can be a game-changer for your fitness routine. 

With the help of a CPT who’s also a certified nutrition coach, you can learn how and why combining both supplements can elevate your performance. Not only will you discover whether you can mix creatine with pre-workout, but you’ll gain a more thorough understanding of how these two can be #BetterTogether. 

Quick Hits

Timing Is Everything…Or Is It?

• Is there an optimal time to take creatine? An RD gives us the inside scoop.

• While supplements are great, you can also obtain creatine from natural food sources. Find out what to put on your plate from an RD.

• Does creatine actually cause bloating? Will you miss out on #gains if you skip the loading phase? Our expert debunked the biggest creatine myths.