People often ask me...
If you could only take ONE supplement, which would it be? My answer every time is...
CREATINE.
I like it so much, I made my own formulation here…
(And until June 18th at 11:59PM ET, you can buy one, get one 40% off. This means you get 40% off every second bag—whether you grab 2 or stock up with 4...)
The more I dive into the research, the more convinced I am your cells are literally starving for this stuff.
You see, your body makes about 1 gram of creatine per day.
You get maybe 1-2 grams from food (if you're eating enough meat).
But here's what's interesting...
You actually need 3-5 grams per day to be optimal.
That's a MASSIVE gap.
I used to think, "Well, if we need more, why doesn't the body just make more?"
Turns out, it can't.
And there’s a simple reason why…
You have a “biological bottleneck”:
Creatine is synthesized from arginine, glycine, and methionine, and the process uses up nearly 50% of your body’s entire methylation capacity.
The rest goes to supporting essential processes like making dopamine, serotonin, melatonin, adrenaline, immune cells, and even repairing your DNA.
So, even with plenty of amino acids from food, your body caps production at about 1g/day.
This is why your cells are starving for it!
Your body desperately wants optimal creatine levels – it just can't produce through normal food intake alone.
And I get people think the creatine levels you get from supplements are somehow "unnatural" or "artificially high."
But that's complete BS 💩
Back in the 1970s, researchers measured the natural creatine levels in people's muscles. The range was about 102-146 mmol/kg.
Then in the 1990s, scientists did supplementation studies and discovered something amazing:
When people took creatine, everyone's muscle levels went to 140-160 mmol/kg – right at the TOP of what's naturally possible (PMID: 8828669)
Translation?
Your muscles don't stop absorbing creatine at "average" levels when given the opportunity.
They keep taking it up until they hit that upper range, and only then do they stop.
It's like your muscles are saying, "Finally! This is where we actually want to be."
But the vast majority of people aren't walking around with "normal" creatine levels – they're walking around DEFICIENT.
That is very problematic in my opinion…
Sure, your mitochondria make energy (ATP), but creatine is what spreads that energy to EVERY part of your cells where it's needed.
And not just to the cells in your muscles…
Yes, 90-95% is stored in muscle tissue, but the remaining 5-10% is doing absolutely critical work throughout your body.
In your brain, your eyes, your inner ear, your digestive system, in your skin… pretty much everywhere… even in sperm cells!
You read that right, fellas…
Creatine literally provides the energy that allows sperm to swim.
Wild, right?
Sperm cells contain the same high concentrations of creatine as your heart muscle; research shows that men who use creatine have significantly higher sperm counts and better fertility outcomes (PMID: 35276945)
(So guys, with male fertility declining… now’s probably a good time to add this to your regimen!)
The performance research is incredible too…
Studies consistently show 10-20% improvements in high-intensity exercise.
But what really got my attention were the cognitive benefits: 5-15% improvements in memory tasks, enhanced mental clarity, and better recall.
There are even studies showing that a SINGLE large dose of creatine can improve brain function when you're sleep deprived.
And I can honestly say that since I added creatine to my life, I’ve 100% noticed better thinking, better memory, and improved performance when I'm surfing.
I've even been sleeping better and have less of that mental chatter before bed (likely thanks to the freed up methylation capacity).
Now, in terms of how to actually go about taking creatine…
You CAN do a “loading phase” of 5g 4 times per day then shift to maintenance of 3-5g per day… but I prefer to keep it simple.
Just 5 grams every morning.
Both methods get you to the same place.
But regardless of how you consume it, the bottom line is…
Your cells are designed to operate with MUCH higher levels than most people currently have.
Even if you're eating plenty of meat, you're probably still falling short of optimal due to the biological limitations I explained earlier.
The research is overwhelming. It's inexpensive, remarkably safe, has been studied for decades, and it's genuinely one of the very few supplements I actually take myself.
However, I strongly advise you to be vigilant when choosing a creatine supplement.
Just like protein powders, they're often filled with artificial flavors, colors, and questionable additives. Many aren't even properly tested for purity.
So do your due diligence.
Find a creatine monohydrate that's third-party tested to ensure 99.9% potency and undetectable levels of heavy metals, glyphosate, herbicides, pesticides, and other contaminants.
Or if you prefer…
You can pick up some Lineage Creatine Monohydrate here.
And until June 18th at 11:59PM ET, we wanted to give you the chance to stock up. Buy one, get one 40% off!
We made it because I wanted the cleanest possible creatine for myself. And I wanted to add sea salt, which helps so much with absorption…
Plus no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, flow agents, or anti-caking agents. It's gluten-free, GMO-free, and contains only the essentials (plus sea salt for improved absorption).
The micronized formula dissolves easily; I have a scoop every morning with some raw milk and honey and it’s been an amazing addition to my life!
Welcome to the Remembering 🏹
Paul