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Emma Loewe is the former Sustainability and Health Director at mindbodygreen. She is the author of “Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us” and the co-author of “The Spirit Almanac: A Modern Guide To Ancient Self Care.” Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,500 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes.
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August 19, 2024
Hitting a wall during a workout is never fun. Certain supplements, like creatine, are meant to help us overcome exercise plateaus and find the strength to muscle through even the toughest of training sessions.*
Creatine—a naturally occurring compound derived from the amino acids glycine, arginine, and methionine—plays a critical role in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the body’s primary energy source.
They also seem to be particularly beneficial for women, whose natural creatine stores are about 70-80% 2lower than men’s on average. Emerging science finds that supplementing with creatine (in combination with resistance training) can help postmenopausal women2 maintain strong muscles and bones, and there’s reason to believe it could help out with muscle recovery during menstruation3 too.*
In a supplement landscape full of iffy ingredients, creatine is one of the most-studied compounds out there. Taking up to 30 grams per day (over 5 times what you’d find in a typical supplement) for five years isn’t associated with harmful side effects4.
The combo supplement contains zero excipients—just the active ingredients, creatine monohydrate and taurine, in efficacious and science-backed doses (5 grams of creatine and 2 grams of taurine). And it’s totally tasteless—making it easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Mix it into water or tea or add it to your post-gym protein shake to optimize energy production, fuel lean muscle mass, and promote healthy aging through the lifespan.* Here’s what people are saying about it so far:
Great creatine powder
“This is a great creatine powder. It has a helpful dose of both creatine and taurine and I feel like it’s really made an impact helping me reach my exercise performance goals.”*
—Emma O
Creatine fan, excited about taurine
“I started taking creatine in my 20s and I still take it in my 40s as feeling strong is top of the list for me as I think about healthy aging. Back then I didn’t know I was also doing my brain a favor. I am very excited about mindbodygreen adding taurine to their super clean take on creatine, I’ve seen interesting headlines about taurine and longevity lately.”*
—Diego
Focusing on my muscles this year
“As part of my new year’s resolutions, I’m focusing more on strength and supporting my muscles this year and beyond, because it only gets harder to build and maintain muscles from here (middle age), ladies and gents!”
—Taylor M.
Love this!
“Love this! I love the creatine and taurine combo and the lack of any gross added ingredients. I feel like it’s been a great help for my exercise and recovery.”*
—Deborah P
New fav supplement
“I love how versatile this creatine+ powder is and that there are zero other ingredients. Really enjoying it post-workout, mixing it in my water or even tea.”
—Sallie
The takeaway
creatine+ combines creatine and taurine for a supplement that can help you get stronger, recover better, and age more gracefully.* Learn more about the product here.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you.