Analysis of health claims regarding creatine monohydrate present in commercial communications for a sample of European sports foods supplements.

Objective: To analyse the information on health claims present in the labelling of creatine monohydrate (CM) products.

Design: A descriptive study of a selection of products marketed as CM, with health claims, and that met the inclusion/exclusion criteria, was conducted using the Amazon and Google Shopping websites. The adequacy and compliance of the health claims were evaluated with the European legislative requirements (European Food Safety Authority and European Commission).