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Scope
Supplement × Supplement
Last verified
June 4, 2026
SynergyEmerging evidence
What is happening. Both increase body water through different mechanisms and may enhance training fullness.
Mechanism. Creatine increases intracellular water while glycerol supports extracellular and total body water retention.
Recommendation. Maintain sensible hydration and monitor GI tolerance.
Stack Score
How it moves the number.
Effect on the composite score
If both Creatine and Glycerol are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
The full algorithm, the clamping rules, and four worked stacks are at /methodology/stack-score.
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Reference material
1- 1van Rosendal SP et al. Glycerol hyperhydration review. Sports Med. 2010.Needs sourceNo link