Stacker2 Europe 6th Gear Creatine Complex

Name: Stacker2 Europe 6th Gear Creatine Complex
Brand: Stacker2 Europe
SKU: 8717472070951
Price: 28.69 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Stacker2 Europe

£28.69

Stacker2 Europe 6th Gear Creatine Complex gives you a multi-form creatine blend in a straightforward powder format — 1135 grams per tub.

Why people take it

Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise (with a daily intake of 3 g)

What it is

Creatine alongside other actives rather than on its own
Check the label for the full ingredient list and the creatine dose

How to use

Take as directed on the pack. Most people use 3–5 g a day, every day, with or without food.

Good to know

1 flavour: Lemon
Format: powder
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Creatine Blends, Creatine Supplements, Flavoured Creatine, Gym & Sports Performance Supplements, Muscle Building Supplements, Stacker2 Europe, Supplements for Strength Training

SKU: 8717472070951

At a glance

Limited

evidence for mixed creatine forms

Our honest take

A lemon-flavoured creatine complex with six creatine forms, beta-alanine and alpha-lipoic acid, stated to give 6 g of creatine per dose. The very large serving (around 57 g of powder) suggests a lot of carbohydrate. We have not been able to confirm the full label, so we have not shown a price per dose. Plain monohydrate is the simpler and better-proven choice.

You want a creatine drink with carbohydrate after training
You want a clear, simple creatine with no sugar
You want confirmed ingredient amounts before buying

The science

Mixed creatine forms· evidence: Limited

Some products mix several types of creatine, such as citrate, pyruvate, malate, magnesium chelate, ethyl ester or alpha-ketoglutarate, often under a branded blend name. The idea is that each form adds something, but there is no good evidence that a mix works better than the same amount of plain creatine monohydrate. One form, creatine ethyl ester, did worse than monohydrate in a controlled study because more of it broke down before reaching the muscle.

The main practical problem is that blends often do not say how much actual creatine you get, which makes it hard to check you reach 3 g a day.

Authorised health claim
Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine.

Typical dose: Enough to provide 3 g of creatine a day; check the label

Safety: Same general precautions as creatine monohydrate. Speak to your GP first if you have a kidney condition.

Research we looked at:
Jäger R et al. (2011). Analysis of the efficacy, safety, and regulatory status of novel forms of creatine. Amino Acids 40:1369–1383.
Spillane M et al. (2009). The effects of creatine ethyl ester supplementation combined with heavy resistance training on body composition, muscle performance, and serum and muscle creatine levels. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 6:6.

Beta-alanine· evidence: Moderate

Beta-alanine raises carnosine levels in muscle, which helps buffer acid during hard effort. Reviews of the research find a small benefit in high-intensity efforts lasting roughly one to four minutes, such as hard intervals or rowing sprints. It does little for single heavy lifts or for long, steady exercise.

It works by building up over weeks, so it needs about 3–6 g a day for at least two to four weeks. Many combined products contain far less than that. There is no authorised health claim for beta-alanine.

Typical dose: 3.2–6.4 g a day, split into smaller doses, for at least 2–4 weeks

Safety: Commonly causes a harmless tingling or pins-and-needles feeling on the skin (paraesthesia), which is stronger with larger single doses.

Research we looked at:
Trexler ET et al. (2015). International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: beta-alanine. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 12:30.

Ingredients & nutrition

Stated: 6,000 mg creatine per dose from six creatine forms, plus beta-alanine and alpha-lipoic acid. 1,135 g, about 20 servings.

Full ingredients: we are confirming the full ingredient list and serving size with the supplier. Check the label on the pack.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Follow the directions on the pack. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.