The Library · Vol. 01Entry No. 95· Chapter 10

Creatine Monohydrate

Creatine

The most studied sports supplement in history with over 500 peer-reviewed studies. Creatine is naturally found in muscle cells where it helps produce energy during high-intensity exercise.

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Active compounds
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Performance & Protein
Creatine Monohydrate (Creatine) — botanical watercolor illustration

CreatineBotanical illustration

§ 1The molecules

Active compounds.

1 compound · 3 statements

No.01

Creatine

Why this matters

  • № 01Increases phosphocreatine stores for rapid ATP regeneration during exercise*
  • № 02Supports strength, power output, and muscle gains*
  • № 03Emerging research supports cognitive benefits*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

§ 2Receipts

What the research shows.

1 citation

“A 2024 meta-analysis of 16 clinical trials found that creatine monohydrate supplementation significantly improved memory, attention, and processing speed in adults. Creatine supports brain energy metabolism by maintaining ATP levels during demanding cognitive tasks.”Xu et al., Frontiers in Nutrition, 2024

§ 3Where it lives

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2 products

Creatine Powder
Creatine Powder
5,000 mg
$34.90
Creatine Hydration Powder (Lemon)
Creatine Hydration Powder (Lemon)
5,000 mg
$24.90
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Lion's Mane Mushroom botanical illustration
№ 01 · CH.01

Lion's Mane Mushroom

Hericium erinaceus

A distinctive white, shaggy mushroom used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.

HericenonesErinacinesβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucan
Reishi Mushroom botanical illustration
№ 02 · CH.01

Reishi Mushroom

Ganoderma lucidum

Known as the 'mushroom of immortality' in traditional Chinese medicine, Reishi has been used for over 2,000 years to support longevity and overall wellness.

Ganoderic acidsβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucanPolysaccharides
Ashwagandha botanical illustration
№ 11 · CH.02

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

One of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, used for over 3,000 years.

WithanolidesWithaferin ASitoindosides
Rhodiola Rosea botanical illustration
№ 12 · CH.02

Rhodiola Rosea

Rhodiola rosea

A powerful adaptogen that grows in cold, mountainous regions of Europe and Asia.

RosavinsSalidroside
Bacopa botanical illustration
№ 17 · CH.03

Bacopa

Bacopa monnieri

An ancient Ayurvedic herb known as 'Brahmi', used for thousands of years to enhance memory and learning.

Bacosides
Chinese Club Moss botanical illustration
№ 18 · CH.03

Chinese Club Moss

Huperzia serrata

A primitive, slow-growing moss native to mountain forests of China and Southeast Asia, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries.

Huperzine A
Bee Bread botanical illustration
№ 19 · CH.04

Bee Bread

Fermented Bee Pollen

Bee bread is pollen that has been fermented by bees using honey and their own enzymes.

Digestive EnzymesAmino Acids
Royal Jelly botanical illustration
№ 20 · CH.04

Royal Jelly

Apis mellifera secretion

The exclusive food of queen bees, who live 40x longer than worker bees.

10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acidRoyalactin
Valerian Root botanical illustration
№ 22 · CH.05

Valerian Root

Valeriana officinalis

A flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, Valerian has been used since ancient Greece and Rome to promote relaxation and restful sleep.

Valerenic AcidIsovaleric Acid
Lavender botanical illustration
№ 23 · CH.05

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

A fragrant herb used for thousands of years to promote relaxation and sleep.

LinaloolLinalyl Acetate
Horsetail Extract botanical illustration
№ 30 · CH.06

Horsetail Extract

Equisetum arvense

An ancient plant dating back to prehistoric times, Horsetail is one of the richest natural sources of silica.

Silicon Dioxide
Fo-Ti botanical illustration
№ 31 · CH.06

Fo-Ti

Polygonum multiflorum

A revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, known as 'He Shou Wu' meaning 'black-haired Mr.

StilbenesAnthraquinones

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Journal · creatine-monohydrate
Mar 12, 2026

Creatine Beyond the Gym: Cognitive Performance, Cellular Energy, and Why Everyone Should Take It

Creatine has an image problem. What it actually does is expand your cells' capacity to regenerate energy rapidly — and that applies to neurons just as much as muscle fibers.

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