A solid or aqueous alkaline preparation comprising a creatine component which comprises a buffer system which adjusts a pH of from 8.0 to 12.0 is described. The creatine is better protected with the aid of the buffer system from conversion into creatinine in the stomach. It has additionally emerged, surprisingly, that the novel formulations display a distinctly higher bioavailability and are thus taken up better by cells. Finally, the preparation of the invention has very good organoleptic properties, which in fact likewise could not be predicted. Owing to these particular advantages, the preparation of the invention is outstandingly suitable as dietary supplements, restoratives, medicinal products and feedstuffs.
