Powerful Pairings: Unlocking the Full Potential of Creatine with Brave Combinations

 

When it comes to supporting your whole-body health, combining functional ingredients can make a world of difference. Each one brings its own set of benefits, but when used together, they create a synergy that elevates their impact. At Ancient + Brave, we’re passionate about creating blends that work in harmony to help you feel your most powerful you. One multifunctional ingredient that pairs beautifully with many others is creatine—known for its ability to support energy, muscle health, and cognitive function.

Creatine: A Quick Overview

Creatine is one of the most researched and effective supplements available, renowned for its role in boosting strength, muscle function, and energy production. It helps to increase the availability of ATP, the primary energy carrier in our cells, making it a go-to for anyone looking to optimise physical performance, recovery, and cognitive resilience.

But where creatine truly shines is in how it combines with other nutrients to enhance holistic wellness. Whilst you’ll already find taurine, magnesium and vitamin D already in a beautifully synergistic mix within our True Creatine+, let’s dive into some other perfect pairings.

Creatine & Electrolytes

You may have heard that creatine supplements need to be taken with water for optimal results. It’s true—drinking too little or too much water with creatine supplements can alter their effectiveness. As well as water, Creatine absorption also relies heavily on sodium and chloride ions, making electrolytes—like True Hydration—the perfect companions to supplement alongside. These essential minerals  aid in creatine’s transport into your muscles, helping to optimise uptake and storage. By pairing creatine with electrolytes, you enhance hydration and nutrient delivery, which can potentially further improve performance and stamina.

Tip: Mix True Creatine+ with True Hydration during or post-workout to support both hydration and muscle recovery. It’s a simple yet powerful combination that keeps you performing at your best.

Creatine & Collagen

Keeping active means prioritising joint, bone, and muscle health so you can continue to reap the benefits of exercise over time. Combining creatine with collagen is a game changer. Collagen supports connective tissue health, while creatine powers muscle function and energy production. Together, they form a holistic approach to keeping you active, agile, and ready for whatever life throws your way. This duo is especially ideal for those with an active lifestyle or anyone looking to age with vitality.

Tip: Mix True Creatine+ with True, Wild or Noble Collagen for comprehensive support that nourishes not just your muscles, but also your joints and bones.

Creatine & MCT Oil

Creatine is fantastic for replenishing energy stores after a workout, while MCT oil is perfect for fuelling your body pre-exercise. MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) are rapidly absorbed and used as quick energy, helping to power your workouts, while creatine focuses on recovery and muscle repair afterward. Used together, this combo offers balanced energy before and after your move and challenge your body. 

Tip: Take True MCT oil around 30 mins before your workout for an energy boost, then follow it up with creatine post-exercise to recharge your muscle stores.

Creatine & True Nightcap

Our True Nightcap blend is designed to help you optimise your sleep, but it also pairs wonderfully with True Creatine+. Magnesium, found in True Nightcap, supports muscle relaxation and enhances creatine's benefits. Glycine aids in sleep and recovery, while vitamin C and zinc works alongside the Vitamin D in True Creatine+ formula to help immune resilience. This blend ensures your muscles and body recover optimally, while also supporting a restful sleep.

Tip: Mix your dose of True Nightcap alongside True Creatine+ in a warm drink or with a tonic water to replace that evening glass of wine, to ensure your body is getting the restoration it needs while you sleep.

Creatine & Cacao + Collagen

There’s something comforting about a warm drink, and combining True Creatine+ with our Cacao + Collagen blend is not only delicious but highly effective. In fact some believe that mixing creatine in a warm drink (never boiling) may cause a very slight improvement in its overall solubility and absorption  The antioxidants in cacao and beetroot also promote healthy blood flow, which may in turn enhance the transport of creatine to muscles. Meanwhile, collagen helps nourish your whole body from the inside out. Together, they offer a nutrient-rich boost for both performance and recovery.

Tip: Mix True Creatine+ and Cacao + Collagen into a paste with warm water, top with a milk of your choice and enjoy a nourishing, antioxidant-packed, beautifully tasting hot chocolate that supports your whole body health.