{"title":"Performance Nutrition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection holds the two Free Muscle products that are food supplements rather than research compounds: Creatren, creatine monohydrate and taurine in a pot of 90 capsules, and NitraGlyc, a stimulant-free pre-workout capsule combining Nitrosigine (inositol-stabilised arginine silicate) and glycerol. Both are made to the same standard as the rest of the range: an ingredient list you can read, a batch number on every pack, and an independent assay of every batch by Janoshik Analytical, with the certificate available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this collection covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/collections\/creatine\"\u003eCreatren\u003c\/a\u003e, creatine monohydrate with taurine, 90 capsules, with 2,000 mg in a 3-capsule serving. Creatine monohydrate is the most studied form of creatine. Its authorised UK and EU health claim may only be used for a food that provides 3 g of creatine a day, so we make no health claim for Creatren; the label carries the directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/collections\/pre-workout\"\u003eNitraGlyc\u003c\/a\u003e, 60 capsules, stimulant-free. It contains Nitrosigine and glycerol and no caffeine. Neither ingredient has an authorised UK or EU health claim, so we describe what is in it rather than what it does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to compare them with other products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the ingredient panel. For creatine, look at the grams of creatine monohydrate per serving and whether anything else is in the product. For pre-workouts, check the named ingredients, their per-serving quantities and whether the product contains stimulants. Then ask whether the seller can show a certificate for the batch you are buying rather than a general statement of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the published research reports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine monohydrate has decades of controlled trials. The International Society of Sports Nutrition's 2017 position stand reviewed that literature and reported that, in the studied populations, creatine supplementation increased high-intensity exercise capacity, which is the finding behind the authorised claim; it also noted that most trials were short and that responses varied between individuals. Taurine, Nitrosigine and glycerol have far smaller evidence bases, and the studies that exist are short and often industry-funded. Our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/blogs\/news\/creatine-and-taurine-evidence\"\u003ecreatine and taurine\u003c\/a\u003e sets out what is and is not supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBatch testing and certificates of analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Free Muscle batch, including these food supplements, goes to Janoshik Analytical, a laboratory we neither own nor control. The certificate records what was identified in the batch and the purity measured. The batch number is printed on the pack; email it to us and we will send the certificate. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/pages\/lab-tests\"\u003ehow we test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLegal status in the UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatren and NitraGlyc are food supplements, not medicines. Food supplements are not intended to treat, prevent or cure any condition and should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Creatine, taurine, arginine and glycerol are permitted food ingredients in the UK, and none is prohibited under the WADA list. Athletes should still check batch certificates and any relevant informed-sport requirements before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Muscle is the trading name of FreeMuscle, a business registered in Andorra, with UK operations and dispatch in Scunthorpe. Every order ships free with UK tracking in plain packaging; EU delivery takes 3 to 7 working days. Orders placed before 2pm Monday to Friday are processed the same working day, and unopened items can be returned within 30 days. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eshipping\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/pages\/guarantee\"\u003eguarantee\u003c\/a\u003e. Customers must be 18 or over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/blogs\/blog-en\/how-and-when-to-take-creatine\"\u003eHow and When to Take Creatine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/blogs\/news\/creatine-and-taurine-evidence\"\u003eCreatine and Taurine: What the Evidence Actually Supports\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/blogs\/news\/nitrosigine-muscle-pump-boosts-pumps-without-stimulants-1142-47\"\u003eNitrosigine and Stimulant-Free Pre-Workouts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/blogs\/blog-en\/how-much-protein-to-build-muscle\"\u003eHow Much Protein Do You Need to Build Muscle?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelated collections: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/collections\/bioreactive-series\"\u003eBioreactive Series\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/collections\/free-muscle-merch\"\u003eFree Muscle Merch\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/collections\/all-products\"\u003eAll Products\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreatren and NitraGlyc are food supplements. They are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not exceed the stated serving on the label, keep out of the reach of children. Sold only to adults aged 18 and over. Nothing on this page is medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKreider RB, et al. International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2017;14:18. PMID: 28615996.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"creatren","title":"CREATREN — Creatine Monohydrate + Taurine, 90 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 capsules of creatine monohydrate with taurine. The labelled serving is 3 capsules, giving 2,000 mg.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapsules, so there is nothing to measure or mix. Every batch is assayed by Janoshik Analytical, an independent laboratory we neither own nor control. The batch number is printed on your pot; ask us for that batch's Certificate of Analysis and we will send it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCREATREN is a food supplement. Follow the daily portion and the directions on the label and do not exceed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome people see a change on the scale when they start taking creatine; it varies from person to person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e30-day returns on unopened products: see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/pages\/guarantee\"\u003ereturns page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree tracked UK delivery on every order. \u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/pages\/lab-tests\"\u003eSee how we test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeMuscle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46946659565794,"sku":"10000002","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/3499\/5426\/files\/openart-image_9iUyGpOb_1760899876784_raw_1.jpg?v=1766262588"},{"product_id":"nitraglyc-bioreactive-series-nitrosigine-glycerol","title":"NitraGlyc — Stimulant-Free Pump Pre-Workout · 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulant-free pre-workout. 60 capsules.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNitrosigine (inositol-stabilised arginine silicate) and glycerol, two named ingredients in one capsule, with no caffeine or other stimulants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNitraGlyc is a food supplement. Follow the daily portion and the directions on the label and do not exceed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo health claim is authorised for Nitrosigine or glycerol, and we make none.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery batch is assayed by Janoshik Analytical, an independent laboratory. The batch number is printed on the pack, and the certificate for that batch is sent by email on request: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ro\/pages\/lab-tests\"\u003esee how we test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree tracked UK delivery on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeMuscle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47042345205986,"sku":"28876574","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/3499\/5426\/files\/openart-image_B6u2TBaN_1763338638030_raw.jpg?v=1766262723"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/3499\/5426\/collections\/openart-image_9iUyGpOb_1760899876784_raw_1.jpg?v=1790530356","url":"https:\/\/freemuscle.co.uk\/en-ro\/collections\/performance-nutrition.oembed","provider":"Free Muscle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}