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Creatine & Glutamine With Beta-Alanine Unflavored

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Glutamine 3000 mg
Creatine 5000 mg
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Score79
Full-dose creatine makes this a strong training formula. Glutamine and branded beta-alanine add breadth, though beta-alanine is only partially dosed and value is moderate.
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Quantity:10 Liquid(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Fitness
Weight Gain
Muscle Gain
Anti-Aging
Cognitive Support
Energy
Productivity Boost

Score 79

Full-dose creatine makes this a strong training formula. Glutamine and branded beta-alanine add breadth, though beta-alanine is only partially dosed and value is moderate.
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Analysis

Creatine monohydrate at 5 g reaches a well-supported daily amount for strength, training volume, and cellular energy. It is paired with 3 g glutamine and 1.6 g CarnoSyn beta-alanine.

Beta-alanine is a branded form but sits below a typical full daily performance target. Glutamine may be useful during high physical stress, though it adds less to muscle gain when dietary protein is adequate.

The unflavored one-scoop formula is simple and fully disclosed. Serving cost is relatively high, and creatine micronization, premium raw-material sourcing, and independent testing are not stated.

Who is it for
  • Adults focused on strength and training performance
  • People wanting creatine with glutamine
  • Users who prefer an unflavored powder
Best for
  • Strength and muscle-gain routines
  • High-intensity training
  • Daily creatine supplementation

Pros

  • Provides 5 g creatine monohydrate
  • Includes 3 g glutamine
  • Uses branded CarnoSyn beta-alanine
  • Simple three-active formula

Cons

  • Beta-alanine is below a full daily target
  • Creatine micronization is not stated
  • Independent testing is not disclosed
  • Serving cost is relatively high

Warnings

  • Beta-alanine commonly causes temporary skin tingling
  • Creatine can increase body weight through water retention
  • People with kidney disease should review creatine use with a clinician

Nutrient quality

96 Highest impact

Creatine monohydrate and branded CarnoSyn beta-alanine are well-regarded forms, with standard L-glutamine clearly named. Creatine, glutamine, and beta-alanine all reach meaningful performance-support amounts.

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Ingredient transparency

82 Highest impact

Active amounts are stated and no proprietary blend hides a core dose. Missing excipient details and complete use directions leave the supplied label information incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction

61 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction average provides a broad signal, while the response volume determines how stable it appears. No comment-level evidence is available to assess repeated complaints or confirm intended-use experiences.

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Value for money

69 High impact

Quality, safety trade-offs, or serving economics materially weaken value. The focused three-active formula shows no low-value padding.

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Goals

Fitness
Fitness
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportA- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Creatine · 5000 mgBeta-Alanine · 1600 mg

Creatine monohydrate, glutamine, and beta-alanine form a focused strength, recovery, and work-capacity blend. Creatine reaches a well-established daily amount and anchors the evidence base.

Beta-alanine is below a typical full daily target, and glutamine has less consistent value for performance in well-fed athletes. The transparent three-active powder remains coherent and free from unnecessary additions.

Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 143 studies
Weight Gain
Weight Gain
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA Strength of SupportB CoverageA Formula Quality
Creatine · 5000 mgBeta-Alanine · 1600 mg

A clinical creatine monohydrate amount directly supports strength, high-intensity training capacity, and lean-mass gain. Glutamine and beta-alanine add recovery and endurance support, but the powder provides negligible calories and no complete protein.

Creatine has excellent dose and evidence strength, while beta-alanine is below a typical full daily performance amount. Exact amounts and a branded beta-alanine source are clear, though creatine micronization, premium sourcing, and independent testing are not disclosed.

Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 87 studies
Muscle Gain
Muscle Gain
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA Strength of SupportB- CoverageB Formula Quality
Creatine · 5000 mgBeta-Alanine · 1600 mg

A full creatine monohydrate serving directly supports strength, training volume, and lean-mass gain. Creatine monohydrate has exceptionally strong human evidence, while glutamine offers little added hypertrophy benefit when protein intake is adequate.

Creatine reaches a full daily amount, but beta-alanine is below the usual daily performance target. Creatine and beta-alanine are logically paired for training performance.

Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 136 studies
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB- CoverageB- Formula Quality
Creatine · 5000 mg

Creatine directly supports muscle function and cellular energy, two practical priorities for maintaining physical capacity with age. The full creatine amount has strong human evidence and is paired with exercise-oriented glutamine and beta-alanine.

The companion actives broaden performance support but are less central to healthy aging and do not cover structural or antioxidant needs. Clear individual amounts keep the formula transparent despite its narrower athletic emphasis.

Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 31 studies
Cognitive Support
Cognitive Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Creatine · 5000 mg

Creatine monohydrate provides a well-supported way to increase cellular energy availability that may aid cognition under demanding conditions. The full clinical amount gives this pathway useful depth.

Glutamine and beta-alanine are aimed at exercise performance rather than memory or attention. The formula is effective as a creatine product but narrow and somewhat padded for cognitive support.

Study evidence
Creatine Mixed 20 studies
Energy
Energy
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportC- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Creatine · 5000 mg

Creatine provides relevant support for energy. Primary supplement for replenishing phosphocreatine, essential for short-burst energy/ATP.

Generic creatine monohydrate offers a strong evidence base, though micronization and premium sourcing are not disclosed. Cost per effective dose is high, and the companion actives do not meet the specified pre-workout exception.

Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 49 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Creatine Monohydrate
5000 mg
L-Glutamine
3000 mg
CarnoSyn (Beta-Alanine)
 1600 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Sugar Free
Report overview
Glutamine · 3000 mg OverallScore70
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

A useful glutamine amount is paired with substantial creatine and beta-alanine. One scoop keeps the serving practical, although no micronized glutamine claim is shown. The purchase is relatively costly per gram of glutamine because much of the formula serves other performance goals.

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Creatine · 5000 mg OverallScore64
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Generic creatine monohydrate offers a strong evidence base, though micronization and premium sourcing are not disclosed. The 5000 mg amount reaches the clinical target, but no third-party certification is provided. Cost per effective dose is high, and the companion actives do not meet the specified pre-workout exception.

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Creatine Monohydrate Powder Unflavored

Codeage
<p>A full creatine monohydrate serving matches the original's creatine amount in a simple one-ingredient powder with strong fitness alignment. It is easier to assess but removes the original's substantial glutamine and branded beta-alanine, so it is better suited to creatine-focused training.</p>
84 Performance

Glutamine Pure Powder 5000 mg (5 g)

Country Life
<p>A full targeted glutamine serving exceeds the original's glutamine amount and avoids a capsule burden. It offers a cleaner option for glutamine-focused use, but it does not replace the creatine and beta-alanine performance support in the original.</p>
80 Performance

Theracurmin & L-Glutamine

Natural Factors CurcuminRich
<p>A substantial micronized glutamine amount plus enhanced-delivery curcumin offers stronger glutamine-focused and inflammatory-balance support than the original. Creatine and beta-alanine are absent, while curcuminoid yield is missing and curcumin may not suit people using anticoagulants or those with gallstone or bile-duct problems.</p>
84 Budget

Glutamine 300

PS ProSupps
<p>A much lower serving cost provides a near-targeted glutamine amount with no complex blend. It contains more glutamine than the original, but creatine and beta-alanine are absent, so it fits users who want focused glutamine rather than the complete performance trio.</p>
83 Budget

Creactor Fruit Punch Extreme

MuscleTech Performance Series
<p>A much lower serving cost provides two clearly quantified creatine forms with little filler. The total creatine amount is below the original's monohydrate dose, and the formula omits glutamine and beta-alanine while using a less established free-acid form.</p>
83 Budget

Micronized L-Glutamine 1000 mg

Natural Factors
<p>A much lower recurring cost offers micronized glutamine in a convenient focused format. The per-serving amount is well below the original's glutamine dose and there is no creatine or beta-alanine, so several capsules would be needed for comparable glutamine intake.</p>
84 Value

L-Glutamine Pure Powder

Best Naturals
<p>A substantial glutamine powder serving provides more glutamine than the original at a much lower recurring cost. The single-ingredient design is strong value for focused use, but it omits creatine and beta-alanine.</p>
82 Value

Kre-Alkalyn EFX

EFX Sports
<p>A much lower serving cost supplies a focused buffered-creatine dose in a convenient format. Its creatine amount is lower and less established than the original's standard monohydrate dose, while glutamine and beta-alanine are not included.</p>
82 Value

Pharmaceutical Grade AjiPure L-Glutamine 500 mg

Swanson Ultra
<p>The named AjiPure glutamine and very low serving cost offer clear quality at favorable value. The capsule amount is far below the original's glutamine dose and the formula omits creatine and beta-alanine, making it practical only for flexible, focused glutamine use.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation Does Not Augment Fitness, Performance, or Body Composition Adaptations in Response to Four Weeks of High-Intensity Interval Training in Young Females.
    Forbes SC; Sletten N; Durrer C; Myette-Côté É; Candow D; Little JP · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2017
    Randomized trial17 participantsFitness forCreatine
  2. Effect of creatine loading on endurance capacity and sprint power in cyclists.
    Vandebuerie F; Vanden Eynde B; Vandenberghe K; Hespel P · International journal of sports medicine · 1999
    Randomized trial12 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  3. Creatine supplementation and VO2max: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Gras D; Lanhers C; Bagheri R; Ugbolue UC; Coudeyre E; Pereira B; Zak M; Bouillon-Minois JB; Dutheil F · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2023
    Meta-analysis424 participants19 studies pooledFitness forCreatine
  4. Effect of oral creatine supplementation on power output and fatigue during bicycle ergometry.
    Cooke WH; Grandjean PW; Barnes WS · Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) · 1995
    Randomized trial12 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  5. The Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Upper- and Lower-Body Strength and Power: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Kazeminasab F; Kerchi AB; Sharafifard F; Zarreh M; Forbes SC; Camera DM; Lanhers C; Wong A; Nordvall M; Bagheri R; Dutheil F · Nutrients · 2025
    Meta-analysis1,937 participants69 studies pooledFitness forCreatine
  6. Synergistic effects of creatine, carbs, protein on repeated sprint performance.
    Wang Y; Wei H; Cheng X; Chen Z · Scientific reports · 2026
    Randomized trial60 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  7. Effects of creatine supplementation and exercise training on fitness in men 55-75 yr old.
    Eijnde BO; Van Leemputte M; Goris M; Labarque V; Taes Y; Verbessem P; Vanhees L; Ramaekers M; Vanden Eynde B; Van Schuylenbergh R; Dom R; Richter EA; Hespel P · Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) · 2004
    Randomized trial46 participantsFitness forCreatine
  8. The Effects of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation on Recovery from Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial Considering Sex and Age Differences.
    Yamaguchi S; Inami T; Nishioka T; Morito A; Ishiyama K; Murayama M · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial40 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  9. Effects of Combined Versus Single Supplementation of Creatine, Beta-Alanine, and L-Citrulline During Short Sprint Interval Training on Basketball Players' Performance: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Li M; Sheykhlouvand M · International journal of sports physiology and performance · 2025
    Randomized trial48 participantsFitness forCreatine
  10. Creatine supplementation attenuates the rate of fatigue development during intermittent isometric exercise performed above end-test torque.
    Abdalla LHP; Broxterman RM; Greco CC; Denadai BS · Experimental physiology · 2021
    Randomized trial16 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  11. The Additive Effects of Creatine Supplementation and Exercise Training in an Aging Population: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Stares A; Bains M · Journal of geriatric physical therapy (2001) · 2021
    Systematic review17 studies pooledFitness forCreatine
  12. Effects of six-month creatine supplementation on patient- and clinician-reported outcomes, and tissue creatine levels in patients with post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome.
    Slankamenac J; Ranisavljev M; Todorovic N; Ostojic J; Stajer V; Ostojic SM · Food science & nutrition · 2024
    Randomized trial12 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  13. Effect of creatine and weight training on muscle creatine and performance in vegetarians.
    Burke DG; Chilibeck PD; Parise G; Candow DG; Mahoney D; Tarnopolsky M · Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2004
    Randomized trial42 participantsFitness forCreatine
  14. The effect of continuous low dose creatine supplementation on force, power, and total work.
    Burke DG; Silver S; Holt LE; Smith Palmer T; Culligan CJ; Chilibeck PD · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2000
    Randomized trial41 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  15. Long-term creatine intake is beneficial to muscle performance during resistance training.
    Vandenberghe K; Goris M; Van Hecke P; Van Leemputte M; Vangerven L; Hespel P · Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) · 1998
    Randomized trial19 participantsFitness forCreatine
  16. Creatine supplementation and physical training in patients with COPD: a double blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Faager G; Söderlund K; Sköld CM; Rundgren S; Tollbäck A; Jakobsson P · International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2008
    Randomized trial23 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  17. Creatine in combination with resistance training and improvement in muscle strength: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusFitness forCreatine
  18. Dietary creatine supplementation and muscular adaptation to resistive overload.
    Stevenson SW; Dudley GA · Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2001
    Randomized trial18 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  19. Creatine supplementation combined with resistance training in older men.
    Chrusch MJ; Chilibeck PD; Chad KE; Davison KS; Burke DG · Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2002
    Randomized trial30 participantsFitness forCreatine
  20. Effects of Creatine and Sodium Bicarbonate Coingestion on Multiple Indices of Mechanical Power Output During Repeated Wingate Tests in Trained Men.
    Griffen C; Rogerson D; Ranchordas M; Ruddock A · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2016
    Randomized trial9 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  21. Creatine supplementation during resistance training in older adults-a meta-analysis.
    Devries MC; Phillips SM · Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2014
    Meta-analysis357 participantsAnti-Aging Muscle Gain Weight Gain forCreatine
  22. Strategic creatine supplementation and resistance training in healthy older adults.
    Candow DG; Vogt E; Johannsmeyer S; Forbes SC; Farthing JP · Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme · 2016
    Randomized trial39 participantsAnti-Aging Weight Gain forCreatine
  23. Effect of creatine supplementation during resistance training on lean tissue mass and muscular strength in older adults: a meta-analysis.
    Chilibeck PD; Kaviani M; Candow DG; Zello GA · Open access journal of sports medicine · 2020
    Meta-analysis721 participants22 studies pooledAnti-Aging Muscle Gain forCreatine
  24. Changes in Fat Mass Following Creatine Supplementation and Resistance Training in Adults ≥50 Years of Age: A Meta-Analysis.
    Forbes SC; Candow DG; Krentz JR; Roberts MD; Young KC · Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2021
    Meta-analysis609 participants19 studies pooledAnti-Aging forCreatine
  25. Creatine supplementation improves muscular performance in older men.
    Gotshalk LA; Volek JS; Staron RS; Denegar CR; Hagerman FC; Kraemer WJ · Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2002
    Randomized trial18 participantsAnti-Aging forCreatine
  26. Effects of Creatine Monohydrate Loading on Sleep Metrics, Physical Performance, Cognitive Function, and Recovery in Physically Active Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.
    Ben Maaoui K; Delleli S; Mahdi N; Jebabli A; Del Coso J; Chtourou H; Ardigò LP; Ouergui I · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial14 participantsCognitive Support forCreatine
  27. Creatine supplementation enhances corticomotor excitability and cognitive performance during oxygen deprivation.
    Turner CE; Byblow WD; Gant N · The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience · 2015
    Randomized trial15 participantsCognitive Support Productivity Boost forCreatine
  28. The effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive performance-a randomised controlled study.
    Sandkühler JF; Kersting X; Faust A; Königs EK; Altman G; Ettinger U; Lux S; Philipsen A; Müller H; Brauner J · BMC medicine · 2023
    Randomized trial123 participantsCognitive Support Productivity Boost forCreatine
  29. Acute creatine supplementation enhances technical performance in adolescent basketball players under cognitive-motor dual-task condition.
    Wu J; Qiu P; Li Y · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2025
    Randomized trial40 participantsCognitive Support forCreatine
  30. Effects of creatine supplementation on memory in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Prokopidis K; Giannos P; Triantafyllidis KK; Kechagias KS; Forbes SC; Candow DG · Nutrition reviews · 2023
    Meta-analysis225 participants10 studies pooledCognitive Support forCreatine
  31. The Effect of Prior Creatine Intake for 28 Days on Accelerated Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Yamaguchi S; Inami T; Ishida H; Morito A; Yamada S; Nagata N; Murayama M · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial20 participantsEnergy forCreatine
  32. Meta-analysis of Glutamine on Immune Function and Post-Operative Complications of Patients With Colorectal Cancer.
    Yang T; Yan X; Cao Y; Bao T; Li G; Gu S; Xiong K; Xiao T · Frontiers in nutrition · 2021
    Meta-analysis2,201 participants31 studies pooledImmunity forGlutamine
  33. Efficacy of Glutamine in Treating Severe Acute Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Dong S; Zhao Z; Li X; Chen Z; Jiang W; Zhou W · Frontiers in nutrition · 2023
    Meta-analysis1,201 participants30 studies pooledImmunity forGlutamine
  34. Decreased mortality and infectious morbidity in adult burn patients given enteral glutamine supplements: a prospective, controlled, randomized clinical trial.
    Garrel D; Patenaude J; Nedelec B; Samson L; Dorais J; Champoux J; D'Elia M; Bernier J · Critical care medicine · 2003
    Randomized trial45 participantsImmunity forGlutamine
  35. Effect of perioperative glutamine-enriched nutritional support on patients with colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Huang Y; Yang XZ; Qin SH; Zhang T; Xie M; Wang JW · World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,643 participants27 studies pooledImmunity forGlutamine
  36. Glutamine administration reduces Gram-negative bacteremia in severely burned patients: a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial versus isonitrogenous control.
    Wischmeyer PE; Lynch J; Liedel J; Wolfson R; Riehm J; Gottlieb L; Kahana M · Critical care medicine · 2001
    Randomized trial26 participantsImmunity forGlutamine
  37. The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Resistance Training-Based Changes to Body Composition: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
    Desai I; Wewege MA; Jones MD; Clifford BK; Pandit A; Kaakoush NO; Simar D; Hagstrom AD · Journal of strength and conditioning research · 2025
    Meta-analysis362 participants12 studies pooledMuscle Gain forCreatine
  38. Effects of Creatine Supplementation and Resistance Training on Muscle Strength Gains in Adults <50 Years of Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Wang Z; Qiu B; Li R; Han Y; Petersen C; Liu S; Zhang Y; Liu C; Candow DG; Del Coso J · Nutrients · 2024
    Meta-analysis509 participants23 studies pooledMuscle Gain forCreatine
  39. Comparative Effects of Dietary Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Recovery in Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Wang Z; Qin G; Kim BM · Nutrients · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,211 participants35 studies pooledMuscle Gain forCreatine
  40. Creatine supplementation and cognitive performance in elderly individuals.
    McMorris T; Mielcarz G; Harris RC; Swain JP; Howard A · Neuropsychology, development, and cognition. Section B, Aging, neuropsychology and cognition · 2008
    Randomized trial32 participantsProductivity Boost forCreatine
  41. Single dose creatine improves cognitive performance and induces changes in cerebral high energy phosphates during sleep deprivation.
    Gordji-Nejad A; Matusch A; Kleedörfer S; Jayeshkumar Patel H; Drzezga A; Elmenhorst D; Binkofski F; Bauer A · Scientific reports · 2024
    Randomized trialProductivity Boost forCreatine
  42. Dietary supplementation of creatine monohydrate reduces the human fMRI BOLD signal.
    Hammett ST; Wall MB; Edwards TC; Smith AT · Neuroscience letters · 2010
    Non-randomized trialProductivity Boost forCreatine
  43. Short-Term Creatine Supplementation and Repeated Sprint Ability-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Glaister M; Rhodes L · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2022
    Meta-analysis14 studies pooledWeight Gain forCreatine
  44. Effects of oral creatine supplementation on muscular strength and body composition.
    Becque MD; Lochmann JD; Melrose DR · Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2000
    Randomized trial23 participantsWeight Gain forCreatine
  45. Effect of creatine supplementation on body composition and performance: a meta-analysis.
    Branch JD · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2003
    Meta-analysis100 studies pooledWeight Gain forCreatine