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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alice Reynolds

Creatine powder vs pills: what is best for strength and recovery

Creatine one of the most popular sports supplements - (Alice Reynolds/The Independent)

The best creatine supplements are now one of the most popular, widely used and researched sports nutrition supplements. As it supplies energy to your muscles, athletes, bodybuilders, and everyday gym-goers take creatine for its impact on strength and recovery, while there’s also research that shows its effects on brain health and healthy ageing.

The downside that many are bound to have experienced, including myself after testing more than a dozen formulas, is that creatine doesn’t always dissolve well in water, leading to a lump of powder at the bottom of the glass. Enter creatine pills, a solution to the off-putting texture of creatine powder.

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