Yes. Creatine is one of the most thoroughly researched molecules in all of sports supplementation, and studies show there are no adverse effects in healthy adults. [1] [2] 1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16814437 2 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15795816

Legion Recharge | Post-Workout Supplement with Creatine

Q: How do I use Recharge?

Mix 1 serving with 10–12 ounces of water and take it after your workout with a meal. On rest days, take it with your largest meal of the day. For best results, take Recharge daily.

Q: How much of a difference will creatine make in my training?

Creatine is one of the most effective supplements for improving strength, performance, and recovery. Within about a week, most people notice increased strength and power, better anaerobic endurance, and less soreness after training. Muscle gain happens more gradually. Over time, the extra strength and improved recovery allow you to train harder and more consistently, which leads to greater muscle growth.

Q: Will I lose my gains when I stop taking creatine?

No. Research shows that whatever muscle you gain while taking creatine, you keep when you stop taking it. [1] 1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15263100

Q: Is creatine a steroid?

Absolutely not. Creatine is made up of three amino acids (L-arginine, L-glycine, and L-methionine), bears no resemblance to steroids, and works completely differently in the body.

Q: Is Recharge for men and women?

Absolutely! Creatine helps both genders equally. Many women shy away from creatine because they fear getting “bulky” or are afraid of water retention and bloating. Well, weightlifting and creatine don’t make women bulky, and bloating from creatine is basically a non-issue these days thanks to modern processing methods.

Q: Does creatine make you bloated?

Not usually. Older forms of creatine sometimes caused bloating, but modern micronized creatine (like in Recharge) mixes better and is less likely to cause digestive issues.

Q: Do I need to cycle creatine?

No. Creatine isn’t a steroid and doesn’t impact your endocrine system. Thus, it doesn’t need to be cycled. In fact, cycling creatine would be counter-productive as each time you stopped taking it for an extended period of time and then resumed use, you would have to wait for it to accumulate in your muscles before you would feel it working again.

Q: Do I need to “load” creatine?

You don’t have to load creatine if you’re just starting with supplementation, but it does cause the creatine to accumulate faster in the muscles and thus the benefits to “kick in” faster. The standard loading protocol found in the scientific literature is 20 grams per day for 5 to 7 days, followed by a maintenance dosage of 5 grams per day. [1] In the case of Recharge, that would be 4 servings per day for the first 5 to 7 days followed by 1 serving per day. 1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15707376

Q: Should I use creatine when I’m dieting for fat loss or only when I’m dieting for muscle growth?

We recommend that you take creatine both when cutting and bulking. Supplementing with creatine while in a calorie deficit is smart because it helps you retain your muscle and strength, which is vital for improving your overall body composition. [1] 1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11194113

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Legion Recharge Ingredients (8 grams per serving)

Micronized Creatine Monohydrate (5 grams per serving)

Creatine is a compound made up of the amino acids L-arginine, glycine, and methionine. Our body can produce creatine naturally, but it can also absorb and store creatine found in various foods like meat, eggs, and fish.

Creatine monohydrate is creatine with one molecule of water attached to it. This form of creatine has been around (and studied) for decades and is a tried-and-true winner, whereas other forms have failed to produce better results.

The creatine monohydrate in Recharge has also been micronized, which is a process that produces very fine particles that are more water soluble and easier to digest. Thus, micronized creatine monohydrate mixes better with liquid than the non-micronized form and is less likely to upset sensitive stomachs.

Research shows that supplementation with creatine monohydrate . . .

Boosts muscle and strength gain[8][9][10][11]
Improves anaerobic endurance[12][13][14][15][16][17]
Reduces muscle damage and soreness from exercise[18][19]
Increases the amount of glycogen your muscles can store[20]
Helps preserve lean mass and strength while restricting calories[21]

And in case you’re worried that creatine is bad for your kidneys, these claims have been horribly overblown.[22][23] Creatine supplementation isn’t advised in cases of kidney disease treated by diuretics, but in healthy people, both short- and long-term usage of creatine has no harmful side effects.[24][25][26]

The clinically effective dose of creatine monohydrate is 3 to 5 grams.[27]

myHMB® β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate (2.5 grams per serving)

β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate (HMB) is a compound produced when the body breaks down leucine, an amino acid that stimulates protein synthesis.[28]

myHMB® is a patented form of HMB and one of the most clinically proven forms on the market, with over 150 peer-reviewed studies supporting its safety and efficacy.

HMB reduces protein breakdown, strengthens muscle cell membranes, and activates muscle-building molecules like mTOR and IGF-1.[29][30]

Research shows that supplementation with myHMB® . . .

Reduces muscle loss while training in a calorie deficit[31][32][33][34]
Reduces exercise-induced muscle damage[35][36][37][38][39]
May support fat loss[40][41][42]

The clinically effective dose of HMB is between 2,000 and 3,000 milligrams.

VitaCherry® Sport Tart Cherry Powder (500 milligrams per serving)

Tart cherry powder is a powdered fruit extract made from sour cherries, which are naturally rich in anthocyanins—the pigments that give the fruit its deep red color.

VitaCherry® Sport is a standardized extract made from whole U.S.-grown Montmorency tart cherries. Compared to typical tart cherry powders made from skins, it’s about 15 times more concentrated in anthocyanins.

These anthocyanins help limit the production of compounds like prostaglandins that contribute to muscle soreness after exercise, supporting faster recovery from hard training.

Research shows that supplementation with tart cherry extract . . .

Helps reduce exercise-induced muscle damage[43][44][45]
Helps reduce post-exercise muscle soreness[46][47]
Supports recovery of strength and power after exercise[48][49]

While researchers are still working to establish a clinically effective dose of tart cherry extract, most studies showing a benefit use between 400 mg and 500 mg per day.

Naturally Sweetened and Flavored

While artificial sweeteners may not be as dangerous as some people claim, studies suggest that regular consumption of these chemicals may indeed be harmful to our health.[50][51][52][53][54][55]

That’s why we use natural sweeteners like stevia, erythritol, and monk fruit instead. Research shows that these ingredients are not only safe but can also confer several health benefits, including better nutrient absorption, healthy cholesterol and inflammation levels, and more.[56][57][58][59]

No Artificial Food Dyes or Other Chemical Junk

No Artificial Food Dyes, Fillers, or Other Unnecessary Junk

As with artificial sweeteners, studies show that artificial food dyes and fillers can cause negative effects in some people, including gastrointestinal toxicity and behavioral disorders.[60][61][62][63][64]

That’s why we use natural coloring and flavoring derived from fruits and other foods as well as naturally derived ingredients for improving texture, enhancing shelf life, and facilitating the manufacturing process.

Third-Party Lab Tested by Labdoor™

Recharge is lab-tested for purity and accuracy and independently certified by Labdoor™ to meet or exceed FDA safety guidelines.[65]

Made in the USA with Globally Sourced Ingredients

If you want to ensure the supplements you’re swallowing every day are safe and effective, you want to buy from a company that:

Sources ingredients from premium suppliers around the world (great supplements require great raw materials)
Tests all products for purity and accuracy in accredited laboratories (to conclusively verify safety and efficacy)
Manufactures in America, which has some of the strictest regulations in the world

And that’s exactly what we do here at Legion.

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Active Ingredients
Clinically Effective Ingredients and Doses
Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate
myHMB® β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate
Tart Cherry Powder
VitaCherry® Sport Tart Cherry Powder
Naturally Sweetened & Flavored
Third-Party Lab Tested by Labdoor™
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Legion
Recharge
8,000 mg
per serving
5,000 mg
per serving
2,500 mg
per serving
500 mg
per serving
A+

Transparent Labs
Creatine HMB
6,505 mg
per serving
5,000 mg
per serving
1,500 mg
per serving
A+
$1.66

Animal
Creatine HMB+
8,475 mg
per serving
5,000 mg
per serving
3,000 mg
per serving
$1.66

Jacked Factory
Creatine + HMB
6,500 mg
per serving
5,000 mg
per serving
1,500 mg
per serving
N/A
$1.33

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Clinically Effective Ingredients and Doses

Every active ingredient, form, and dose in Recharge is backed by peer-reviewed scientific research demonstrating clear benefits in healthy humans.

Total Label Transparency

We clearly list the dose of each ingredient in Recharge on the label—no proprietary blends or hidden ingredients—so you can verify our formulation’s validity and effectiveness.

Third-Party Lab Tested by Labdoor™

Recharge is lab-tested for purity and accuracy and independently certified by Labdoor™ to meet or exceed FDA safety guidelines.

Naturally Sweetened and Flavored

Recharge is naturally sweetened with stevia and naturally flavored with extracts from fruit, vegetables, plants and other foods.

Made in the USA

Recharge is made in America with globally sourced ingredients in NSF-certified, FDA-inspected facilities that adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use Recharge?

How much of a difference will creatine make in my training?

Will I lose my gains when I stop taking creatine?

Is creatine a steroid?

Is creatine safe?

Is Recharge for men and women?

Does creatine make you bloated?

Do I need to cycle creatine?

Do I need to “load” creatine?

Should I use creatine when I’m dieting for fat loss or only when I’m dieting for muscle growth?

Which form of creatine is the best?

Does creatine cause baldness?

Does creatine cause cramping?

Recharge seems a bit expensive for a creatine product. What gives?

What does “clinically effective dosages” mean, anyway? Isn’t it just marketing lingo?

Should I take Recharge every day?

Recharge is too sweet/strong tasting for me. What should I do?

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What does the Prop65 warning on the labels mean?

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While artificial sweeteners may not be as dangerous as some people claim, studies suggest that regular consumption of these chemicals may indeed be harmful to our health.

That’s why we use natural sweeteners like stevia, allulose, and monk fruit instead, which are scientifically shown to be safe and can confer several health benefits, including weight management, antioxidant activity, digestive health, and more.↑

656 peer-reviewed scientific studies support Recharge’s ingredients and doses. That’s 5,248 pages of scientific research that shows Recharge works the way we say it does.↑

Recharge contains the exact ingredients, forms, and doses used in peer-reviewed scientific research demonstrating clear benefits in healthy humans. ↑

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Many supplement ingredients lack scientific validation in humans—we aren't large rodents, after all.

And even when ingredients have proven benefits, they're often used in doses too small to be effective.

That's why we exclusively use ingredients and doses shown to work in peer-reviewed scientific studies on healthy men and women.↑

That’s 5,248 pages of scientific research that shows Recharge works the way we say it does.↑

While artificial sweeteners, food dyes, and fillers may not be as dangerous as some people claim, studies suggest that regular consumption of these chemicals may indeed be harmful to our health.

That’s why we use naturally derived alternatives instead like stevia, allulose, monk fruit, and fruit extracts.↑

While artificial sweeteners, food dyes, and fillers may not be as dangerous as some people claim, studies suggest that regular consumption of these chemicals may indeed be harmful to our health.

That’s why we use naturally derived alternatives instead like stevia, allulose, monk fruit, and fruit extracts.↑

Did you know that some supplements contain dangerously high levels of toxins like lead, arsenic, and cadmium?

That’s why we rigorously test every batch and guarantee our products provide exactly what the labels claim—and nothing else.

With Legion, you can be certain that what you're putting into your body is truly safe and effective.

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Did you know that some supplements contain dangerously high levels of toxins like lead, arsenic, and cadmium?

That’s why we rigorously test every batch and guarantee our products provide exactly what the labels claim—and nothing else.

With Legion, you can be certain that what you're putting into your body is truly safe and effective.

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Labdoor™ is a leader in independent analysis of supplements to assess their quality and safety.

They directly and anonymously purchase products from retail channels, utilize FDA-registered laboratories to rigorously test for label accuracy and purity, and then transparently publish these comprehensive results and certifications for consumer scrutiny.↑

Labdoor™ is a leader in independent analysis of supplements to assess their quality and safety.

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Effect of creatine and beta-alanine supplementation on performance and endocrine responses in strength/power athletes.

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Effects of two and five days of creatine loading on muscular strength and anaerobic power in trained athletes.

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Effects of creatine supplementation and resistance training on muscle strength and weightlifting performance.

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Effect of creatine phosphate supplementation on anaerobic working capacity and body weight after two and six days of loading in men and women.

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Combined creatine and sodium bicarbonate supplementation enhances interval swimming.

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Effect of two and five days of creatine loading on anaerobic working capacity in women.

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Effect of short-term creatine supplementation on markers of skeletal muscle damage after strenuous contractile activity.

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Santos RV, Bassit RA, Caperuto EC, Costa Rosa LF. Life Sci. 2004 Sep 3;75(16):1917-24. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2003.11.036. ↑

Muscle glycogen supercompensation is enhanced by prior creatine supplementation.

Nelson AG, Arnall DA, Kokkonen J, Day R, Evans J. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2001 Jul;33(7):1096-100. doi: 10.1097/00005768-200107000-00005. ↑

Creatine supplementation affects muscle creatine during energy restriction.

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Is the use of oral creatine supplementation safe?

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Few adverse effects of long-term creatine supplementation in a placebo-controlled trial.

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Creatine supplementation and exercise performance: recent findings.

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Kimball SR, Jefferson LS. J Nutr. 2006;136(1 Suppl):227S-31S. doi:10.1093/jn/136.1.227S. ↑

Mechanism of Action and the Effect of Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate (HMB) Supplementation on Different Types of Physical Performance - A Systematic Review.

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Supplementation with beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and alpha-ketoisocaproic acid (KIC) reduces signs and symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage in man.

van Someren KA, Edwards AJ, Howatson G. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2005;15(4):413-424. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.15.4.413. ↑

Exercise-induced muscle damage is not attenuated by beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate and alpha-ketoisocaproic acid supplementation.

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Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate free acid reduces markers of exercise-induced muscle damage and improves recovery in resistance-trained men.

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Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation and resistance exercise significantly reduce abdominal adiposity in healthy elderly men.

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