Penta Creatine - GymBeam

Creatine monohydrate

Monohydrate is the longest-studied and most thoroughly researched form of creatine, with absorption approaching 100 %. It is the benchmark against which all newer forms of creatine are compared, including those in Penta Creatine. Decades of clinical research confirm that a daily intake of 3 g improves performance during repeated short bursts of high-intensity exercise.¹

Creatine MagnaPower®

This is a patented magnesium creatine chelate designed to address one specific problem: during digestion, some creatine is converted into unusable creatinine through a process known as lactamisation. Magnesium bound directly to the creatine molecule acts as a buffer that slows this conversion, which is intended to leave more creatine available in the muscle. A clinical study comparing two weeks of supplementation with creatine monohydrate plus magnesium versus magnesium creatine chelate found that both forms increased strength and performance to a similar extent, while the chelated form also increased body water volume.² Magnesium is also the only mineral whose levels fall during exercise, so its inclusion in the formula makes sense from this perspective too.

Creatine citrate and creatine hydrochloride (HCl)

Both of these forms primarily address solubility. Creatine citrate is formed by binding creatine to citric acid and, in a direct comparative study, achieved peak blood creatine concentrations comparable to monohydrate.³ Creatine hydrochloride is even more soluble thanks to its bond with hydrochloric acid, which in practice means less sediment and, for some people, better tolerance with a smaller volume of liquid.

Creatine pyruvate

Creatine pyruvate stands out for its combination with pyruvic acid, which plays a key role in cellular energy production. In comparative studies, it demonstrated outstanding peak levels in the blood and excellent overall exposure³. Together with highly soluble citrate, it therefore creates an ideal “fast phase” of absorption, while monohydrate provides long-term stability.

Dextrose, taurine and vitamin B6

Fast-acting carbohydrates in the form of dextrose help create an environment in the body where creatine - through a mild insulin response - is more easily transported directly into muscle cells. Taurine, an aminosulfonic acid commonly found in energy and pre-workout supplements, complements creatine with an additional mode of action focused on muscle contraction and tolerance of training loads. Vitamin B6 is converted in the body into pyridoxal phosphate, a key coenzyme for more than a hundred enzymatic reactions, and together with magnesium has been shown to contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue as well as normal muscle and nervous system function.