There are three different types of creatine supplements, each outlined below.

Creatine monohydrate is basically creatine bound to a single water molecule. This is the most common form of the dietary supplement and is used to increase strength and lean body mass. Each molecule of creatine monohydrate is made up of 88% creatine and 12% water. The chemical formula is C4H9N3O3 and has a molecular weight of 211.11 g/mol.