Herbalife24 Creatine+: The Real EFSA Science, Explained
By Dogus Dilan, Herbalife Independent Wellness Coach · Last updated 12 August 2026
Creatine has two genuinely authorised EU health claims, and Creatine+ is dosed to meet both: 3g of creatine daily increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise, and — specifically for adults over 55, combined with regular resistance training three times a week — it can enhance the effect of that training on muscle strength. This product is vegan-sourced, though its label carries a “may contain soy, milk and eggs” precaution worth understanding before assuming it’s allergen-free.
Two Distinct EFSA Claims, Not One
The first, established in a 2011 EFSA scientific opinion, is general: “creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise,” at a daily intake of 3g. This applies to any adult performing high-intensity exercise.
The second is more specific, and worth getting exactly right: a separate 2016 EFSA opinion authorised a claim that daily creatine can enhance the effect of resistance training on muscle strength specifically in adults over 55, when combined with regular resistance training around three times a week. This is a narrower, age- and activity-specific claim — not a general “creatine helps everyone over 50” statement.
Nutritional Information
Per daily dose (3.8g, 2x3cc scoops). Scoop sold separately.
Vegan-Sourced — But Check the Allergen Line
Creatine monohydrate itself is synthetically produced and inherently vegan — this isn’t a marketing spin. However, the official label carries a precautionary “may contain soy, milk and eggs” statement, which relates to shared manufacturing lines rather than the formula itself. If you have a diagnosed allergy to any of these (not just a dietary preference), this precaution is worth taking seriously and discussing with your GP or allergy specialist before use.
How to Use It
💧 3.8g Daily, Any Time of Day
Mix approximately 3.8g (2x3cc scoops) with 200ml of water, or add it to your Formula 1 shake. Can be taken before, during, or after training, once daily, including on rest days.
📅 Give It 28 Days
Herbalife’s own guidance states the product needs approximately 28 days of consistent daily use to become effective, with no forced loading phase built into the standard recommended dose.
Pairs Well With
Herbalife’s own guidance notes that combining creatine with carbohydrates or protein can enhance absorption — pairing it with Herbalife24 Rebuild Strength, CR7 Drive, or a Formula 1 shake are all suggested combinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I take it before or after workouts?
Can I take it on rest days?
Are there side effects?
Is the muscle-strength claim really for anyone over 50?
Is Creatine+ vegan?
Is it Informed Sport certified?
Related Reading
Sources & References
- EFSA NDA Panel (2011). “Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to creatine and increase in physical performance.” EFSA Journal, 9(7), 2303. efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
- EFSA NDA Panel (2016). “Scientific opinion on creatine in combination with resistance training and improvement in muscle strength” (adults over 55). EFSA Journal, 14(2), 4400.
- Additional supporting references cited by Herbalife’s official documentation: Herda et al., J Strength Cond Res 2009;23(3):818-26; Kaviani et al., J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2019;59(4):608-12; Kerksick et al., J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2018;15(1):38; Kreider et al., JISSN 2017;14(1):18 and Nutrients 2022;14(5).
- Herbalife Nutrition — official UK product label and nutritional information.
This is a food supplement. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, have a diagnosed allergy, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Dogus Dilan — Herbalife Independent Member / Wellness Coach
Writes every guide on this site from official Herbalife product labels and published data rather than marketing copy. As a Herbalife Independent Member, the products discussed here are sold through this shop.