Science
Creatine is one of the most thoroughly researched ingredients in sports nutrition. We curate the consensus and the literature, and advance CreaShima®’s own research.
Creatine Basics
What creatine is Creatine is a natural compound derived from amino acids, stored mainly in skeletal muscle as phosphocreatine. It is found in foods such as meat and fish, and is also synthesised in the liver, kidneys and pancreas.
How it works During short, high-intensity efforts, ATP (energy) is consumed rapidly. Phosphocreatine regenerates that ATP almost instantly, fuelling explosive power. Supplementation raises muscle phosphocreatine stores and improves performance in repeated high-intensity exercise.
Scientific consensus Creatine monohydrate is one of the best-established ingredients in sports nutrition for both safety and efficacy. Its long-term safety in healthy adults is supported by multiple reviews.
Research Library
We curate key academic literature by category (strength / endurance / recovery / cognition / safety).
- [Safety / Review] ISSN position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation — Kreider RB, et al. JISSN. 2017;14:18.
- [Exercise] ISSN position stand: creatine supplementation and exercise — Buford TW, et al. JISSN. 2007;4:6.
- [Loading] Muscle creatine loading in men — Hultman E, et al. J Appl Physiol. 1996.
The library will expand over time, prioritising research that cites CreaShima® ingredient.
CreaShima® Research Programme
To back the value of the ingredient itself with science, we pursue joint research with universities and research institutes.
- Collaborations with universities / research institutes
- Clinical studies in progress
- An open invitation to research partners