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Creatine Citrate
The overall rating for creatine citrate is 2 out of 3 meaning there is some evidence that this supplement does some (not all) of what it claims. Using this supplement may lead to some improvements.
Table of Contents
- Articles
- Simple Report
- Detailed Report
- Overall Effectiveness Rating
- Research Rating
- Products Containing Creatine Citrate
- Claim Ratings
- Dosing
- References
Articles
Does creatine help with HIIT?
We know creatine has the most potential to help when coupled with short bouts of exercise where ener...read more
Creatine Citrate Simple Report
Creatine Citrate Detailed Report
Overall Effectiveness Rating
The overall effectiveness rating for creatine citrate is 2 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is mixed on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. While some of the research supports its use, other evidence does not. Using this supplement may lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for creatine citrate as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.
Read more: What is the effectiveness rating?
Research Rating for Creatine Citrate
There are 2 studies in the database on creatine citrate; the research rating is 25. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for creatine citrate as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.
Read more: What is the research rating?
Products Containing Creatine Citrate
| Products Names | Amount of Creatine Citrate |
|---|---|
| Creatine A5X | Amount not listed. |
| Barrage | Amount not listed. |
| Crea-TEN | Amount not listed. |
| Pure Rebuild | 1g |
| S.M.A.R.T Creatine | 1.2g |
| Full list of all 5 products containing Creatine Citrate. |
Claim Ratings
The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.
| Performance Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| improve cardiovascular endurance | improve high-intensity interval training (HIIT) performance | decrease fatigue | increase strength |
Dosing
The Supplement Database includes 2 studies on creatine citrate dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose ranges from 5 to 10 grams per day, the average dose being 6.25 grams per day. For a more detailed dosing analysis visit: Supplement Dosing for Creatine Citrate.