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Creatine is already a scientifically-backed supplement for boosting workouts and recovery – but MoonBrew is redefining when and how it’s incorporated into daily routines with its latest product, Sleep + Creatine.
The company’s newest drink mix ($68 for 25 servings; $58 with subscription) blends 5 grams of creatine monohydrate with its proprietary MagnesiREM™ formula, delivering overnight support for increasing muscle mass and strength, enhancing athletic performance and recovery and boosting cognitive function – all while improving sleep quality and efficiency. Sleep + Creatine contains zero sugar and only 30 calories, and comes in MoonBrew’s fan-favorite caramel chocolate flavor – making it another delicious way to optimize bedtime. (Athletech News readers score an exclusive 15% off with code SFRHCBBT, plus a free frother with a subscription to Sleep + Creatine.)
According to a study based on data from the National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), people with low creatine intake are 30% more likely to experience sleep disturbances, while almost 2 in 3 Americans don’t take the recommended levels of 1 gram of creatine daily.
Amid the rise in GLP-1 users, Sleep + Creatine is also key for those on the prescription medication, which can result in a decrease in muscle loss due to rapid weight loss. And for women in menopause, MoonBrew’s latest launch can also support cognitive function, muscle strength and performance.
“Sleep is the most overlooked foundation of overall health, and we’re starting to see the consequences: burnout, poor recovery and cognitive fatigue are becoming a norm. And this is especially important for women, who tend to get worse sleep, and not enough creatine in their diets,” MoonBrew co-founder Allan Shen explains.
“People push themselves during the day, but don’t recover overnight. At the same time, creatine is one of the most researched nutrients for muscle and brain health, yet it’s rarely part of a nightly routine. We’re on a mission to streamline the nightly wellness ritual, so people can get what they need in just one delicious drink,”
Keep reading to learn more about MoonBrew’s Sleep + Creatine, including what experts have to say about why its ingredients are so effective.
What Is Creatine Monohydrate, and What Are the Benefits?
Long a staple among bodybuilders, creatine monohydrate is the gold standard form of creatine, a natural compound produced by the body that regenerates adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy source used by cells during workouts and other high-energy activities.
Creatine monohydrate is clinically proven to increase muscle mass and strength; when combined with resistance training, the supplement also helps to reduce body fat and boost lean tissue mass.
And while muscle growth is its most proven benefit, creatine is also key for boosting recovery and reducing muscle damage after workouts and improving athletic performance by quickly regenerating ATP during exercise, allowing for more power.
Another benefit of creatine monohydrate is improved memory, attention span and cognitive processing speed. Studies show that older adults and women see significant improvements in cognitive function, and creatine has also been found to support treatments for depression and other mood disorders by protecting brain cells and increasing cellular resilience.
How Does MoonBrew’s MagnesiREM Formula Work?
MoonBrew’s proprietary calming contains sleep-promoting superfoods such as magnesium glycinate and taurate, L-theanine, L-tryptophan, reishi, tart cherry, GABA and more.
“Magnesium calms the nervous system by supporting GABA production and muscle relaxation,” says Dr. Charlene Gamaldo, Sleep Medicine Researcher at Johns Hopkins. “Creatine has shown performance benefits in the context of sleep deprivation. Together, they’re a physiologically rational approach to supporting your body overnight.”
Adds Harris Donnelly, RN, “Sleep and creatine are fundamentals for muscle recovery, brain health, and long-term physical performance. I recommend MoonBrew because it supports both, using creatine monohydrate alongside magnesium and calming botanicals to help you recover.”
Sleep remains among the top investments for both consumers and companies. A recent study from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) found that getting good sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for living longer.
Sleep + Creatine joins MoonBrew’s cult favorite lineup of melatonin-free functional drink mixes, including the Sleep + Fiber that launched in early March.
Shop MoonBrew’s Sleep + Creatine online at moonbrew.co.
