Fuel Your Performance: Discovering the Benefits of Creatine and Probiotics

When it comes to optimizing your athletic performance, building muscle strength, overall well-being, and even gut health all have an impact. In this blog, we will delve into the individual benefits of creatine and probiotics and explore how they may work together to support your performance goals.  

What is creatine?

Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, or you’ve been pumping iron for years, creatine has likely come across your radar. You may have even heard it can improve exercise performance, † but what is creatine?  

Creatine is a compound derived from three amino acids – glycine, arginine, and methionine. Found primarily in our muscles and brain, creatine helps produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), AKA the “energy currency” of our cells.  

Creatine has been widely studied for its impact on athletic performance. Because it helps produce ATP in our muscles, it helps provide our muscles with the energy they need to contract. 

Other benefits of creatine include:

• Supports muscle recovery†
• Supports brain function†
• Promotes the retention of muscle mass as we age†
• Improves exercise performance†
• Increases muscle strength†

The rundown on probiotics

Your digestive tract has hundreds of millions of bacteria that live there naturally. These bacteria can be both harmful and beneficial, also known as “good” and “bad” bacteria. The balance of these bacteria can be affected by what we eat, age, and other environmental factors.  

Probiotics are live bacteria that support a healthy balance of these bacteria and promote the growth of the “good” bacteria. While best known for their support of a healthy gut, probiotics can also help support immune health.† According to one study, probiotics may even help enhance the absorption of certain nutrients.¹

The strength of creatine and probiotics together

When it comes to unleashing the full potential of your health and performance, the combination of creatine and probiotics forms a powerful duo that can take you to new heights. These two nutritional powerhouses, each with their unique benefits, work together to provide a comprehensive approach to fueling your body, promoting your well-being, and optimizing your performance.  

Creatine supports both brain and muscle function,† while probiotics promote healthy digestion and a strong immune system.† Together, they provide the foundation for feeling your best and giving your all.  

Why choose Garden of Life?

Want to kill two birds with one stone? With Garden of Life's Sport Creatine Plus Probiotic Powder, you can get the powerful benefits of both creatine and probiotics in one unflavored, easy-to-mix powder. Garden of Life Sport delivers clean, performance-supporting products that help fuel your inner athlete.†  

Our multi-tasking formulas are made with clinically studied ingredients and are easy to work into your daily routine. Our Sport Creatine Plus Probiotics Powder is NSF Certified for Sport®, meaning it contains what is on the label and no banned substances or masking agents.  

This thoughtfully formulated Creatine has been micronized so your body can more easily recognize it and put it to work, giving you more of the benefits you may be looking for.† From your afternoon walk to hitting your new personal record, Garden of Life is here to support your nutritional needs every step of the way.  

References

1. Jäger R, Purpura M, Farmer S, Cash HA, Keller D. 2018 Dec;10(4):611-615. doi: 10.1007/s12602-017-9354-y. PMID: 29196920; PMCID: PMC6208742.

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.