The creatine
encyclopedia.
100 entries on creatine monohydrate — mechanisms, dosing, safety, sport applications, product quality. Every claim cited from peer-reviewed sources.
100
Encyclopedia Entries
6
Topic Categories
500+
Citations
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Years of Research
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Six topic clusters covering every aspect of creatine supplementation. Start with the science, then explore applications.
Science & Mechanisms
How creatine works at the molecular level. ATP resynthesis, phosphocreatine, cell volumization, brain function, and aging.
20 articles →Dosing Protocols
Evidence-based loading, maintenance, and timing protocols. Population-specific dosing for teens, older adults, and vegetarians.
15 articles →Sport Applications
Sport-by-sport creatine guides. Energy system analysis, performance data, and practical protocols for 20 sports.
20 articles →Safety & Concerns
Clinical evidence on kidneys, liver, hair loss, dehydration, and more. Every myth addressed with peer-reviewed data.
15 articles →Supplement Comparisons
Head-to-head evidence: creatine vs protein, BCAAs, beta-alanine, pre-workout, ashwagandha, and more.
15 articles →Product Quality
Third-party testing, purity standards, and which forms actually work. Monohydrate vs HCl, Creapure, and more.
15 articles →Editorial standard
This is an encyclopedia, not a supplement store. Every entry meets this standard.
Primary Sources Only
Every claim cites peer-reviewed journals. PubMed, JISSN, ISSN Position Stands, meta-analyses. Not blog posts or supplement company literature.
Correct Terminology
Phosphocreatine, not "muscle energy." Creatine kinase, not "the enzyme." Scientific terms defined on first use, then used precisely throughout.
Limitations Acknowledged
Study populations, sample sizes, and design limitations stated clearly. No cherry-picking. Conflicting evidence presented honestly.
No Commercial Bias
No affiliate links. No brand recommendations. No product sales. This site exists to present the research, not sell supplements.
Start here
Six pillar entries — one per topic category. Each is the most comprehensive entry in its section.
The Complete Guide to Creatine Mechanisms
Every mechanism explained: ATP, PCr, cell volumization, satellite cells, cognitive effects.
DosingCreatine Dosing: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide
Loading, maintenance, timing, body weight, and special population protocols.
SportsCreatine for Every Sport: Complete Application Guide
20 sports analyzed by energy system, with sport-specific protocols and data.
SafetyCreatine Safety: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide
500+ studies over 30 years. Kidneys, liver, hair, hydration — all addressed.
ComparisonsThe Supplement Evidence Hierarchy
Where creatine ranks against every major supplement by evidence quality.
QualityThe Evidence-Based Creatine Buying Guide
Forms, testing standards, purity, cost analysis. What to buy and what to avoid.