Background: Creatine is widely recognized for enhancing strength and muscle performance. However, its impact on neuromuscular and autonomic recovery—especially when combined with nootropics and adaptogens—has not been well studied.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of Combat Creatine, a multi-ingredient supplement, on subjective and physiological recovery over 12 weeks of resistance training.
Methods: 40 trained athletes were randomly assigned to receive either Combat Creatine or placebo. Weekly recovery was measured via a 10-point scale and HRV tracking via WHOOP.
Result Highlight: Recovery scores in the Combat Creatine group improved from 5.1 to 9.2 (p < 0.001), while placebo only rose to 6.3. HRV also increased significantly in the intervention group.
Conclusion: Combat Creatine significantly enhanced systemic recovery, supporting its use as a daily supplement for performance and regeneration.
Keywords: Creatine, HRV, DOMS, Recovery, Adaptogens, Nootropics, Athletic Performance
Recovery is not just about reducing soreness—it involves muscle repair, central nervous system reset, and rebalancing hormonal and cellular functions. Combat Creatine is designed to support this process with a scientifically backed blend of performance and neuro-recovery compounds. This study aims to quantify its effectiveness compared to placebo.
40 trained men and women (ages 21–38) were enrolled in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-week trial. All participants followed a standardized strength training program (4x/week).
Combat Creatine included the following per serving:
Control group received a flavor-matched placebo.
Primary outcome: Weekly self-reported 10-point recovery scale.
Secondary outcomes: HRV via WHOOP, DOMS scores, training session adherence.
Combat Creatine: Recovery score rose from 5.1 → 9.2 (p < 0.001)
Placebo: Recovery rose from 5.0 → 6.3 (p < 0.05)
Participants using Combat Creatine experienced a 19.8% increase in RMSSD (p = 0.002), suggesting improved parasympathetic nervous system activity. Placebo group showed no significant HRV change.
Combat Creatine group reported:
The synergistic effects of ingredients in Combat Creatine created a powerful recovery advantage. The following mechanisms are believed to contribute:
This data underscores creatine’s expanding role in athletic recovery—particularly when paired with high-potency cognitive and adaptogenic ingredients.
Combat Creatine significantly outperformed placebo in supporting full-system recovery. Its effect on HRV, perceived recovery, and soreness reduction demonstrates its value for serious athletes seeking recovery edge.
Recommendation: Future research should investigate Combat Creatine’s role in overtraining syndrome prevention, cognitive fatigue, and stress resilience.
Conflict of Interest: This study was conducted independently. No financial conflicts reported.
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