Over the past few months, I’ve been trying to be more consistent with my overall health routine. I wanted to support not just my physical performance in the swimming pool (my main form of exercise currently) and elsewhere, but crucially I wanted better cognitive performance as well as better health and general wellbeing.
That’s what led me to try both creatine and collagen supplements from Naked Nutrition. I was specifically drawn to their “no unnecessary additives” approach, which felt like a good fit for a more simplified routine.
These are the two products I’ve been using:
Why I Chose These Supplements
There were a couple of reasons I picked these in particular.
Firstly, I wanted straightforward, single-ingredient supplements. The creatine contains only pure creatine monohydrate, with no fillers or additives, which is something I was actively looking for.
Secondly, both products are designed to support different areas of my routine:
- Creatine for strength, energy and performance, but above all as a menopausal woman I was interested in the cognitive benefits
- Collagen for skin, hair, joints and overall recovery
Creatine monohydrate is also one of the most researched supplements available and is widely recognised for improving strength, endurance and recovery.
Product Details
Creatine Monohydrate
The creatine is a micronised powder, which means it’s designed to mix more easily and absorb efficiently. It does mix into water very easily and you can add it to other drinks or food like cereal or yoghurt.
Key points:
- Single ingredient: creatine monohydrate
- Unflavoured and easy to add to drinks
- Vegan, gluten-free and GMO-free
- Around 3.4g per serving
It works by helping your muscles produce more energy during high-intensity exercise, which can support better performance and improved recovery.
Collagen Supplement
The collagen powder is designed to support skin elasticity, hair strength and joint health. It’s typically used daily and can be added to drinks like coffee, smoothies or water. The collagen portion size is a bit bigger than the creatine. It does mix in easily, but you may need a bit more volume to get it mixed in well.
Key points:
- Hydrolysed collagen peptides
- Unflavoured for easy mixing
- Designed for skin, hair, nails and joints
Collagen is often used as part of a longer-term routine, so it’s more about consistency than instant results.
How I Got On With Them
Ease of Use
Both products are very easy to incorporate into daily life.
The creatine is completely unflavoured, so I’ve been adding it to water mostly. It mixes fairly well, although like most creatine powders, it can settle slightly if left sitting.
The collagen is similarly easy to use and works well in hot drinks too, which made it simple to build into my morning routine.
My Experience with Creatine
The biggest thing I noticed with creatine was the cognitive benefit. I found the benefits were very quick and I was noticing a positive difference within 48 hours. I hadn’t expected it to be so fast.
I believe the muscle benefits take a little more time to show and I’ve only been using the product a week, but I do feel like I have more energy.
My Experience with Collagen
Collagen is more subtle, and I think that’s important to say. I’ve used collagen before, but not in this format (previously I’ve tried tablets and liquids). This is certainly a more cost effective way to take collagen. My joints were playing up a bit before I started taking the collagen and I feel that they are a bit more comfortable. This is definitely more of a long-term addition rather than something you take for quick results, but it’s a very hopeful start.
What I Liked
- Clean, minimal ingredients
- Easy to add into a daily routine
- No strong taste or flavouring
- Supports both fitness and overall wellbeing
I also liked that both products felt very straightforward. There’s no overcomplication or unnecessary extras.
Anything to Consider
If you’re new to supplements, both creatine and collagen require consistency to see results.
Creatine can also cause a small amount of water retention initially, which is completely normal and linked to how it works in the muscles.
As always, it’s worth doing your own research or speaking to a professional if you’re unsure.
Final Thoughts
Overall, these have been easy, low-effort additions to my routine that support both my workouts and general wellbeing.
For me, creatine has been the standout in terms of noticeable performance benefits (in fact, I’ve already persuaded a friend to try it too), while collagen feels like more of a long-term investment in skin and overall health.
Disclosure
This post contains gifted products. All opinions are my own based on my personal experience.
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