Creatine has been the most-researched ingredient in sports nutrition for decades, and most of that research got funneled into one narrative…bulk and big muscles.
That’s not what most of us are after. We want to look and feel strong! We want to tone and make the most of our workouts. Creatine offers many health benefits; it fuels your muscles by helping them produce energy. However, it doesn’t tell your muscles what to do with it. It needs assistance. Which is exactly why we formulated with Advanced Toning TechnologyTM: Stack & SculptTM, the newest addition to the HUM product lineup, and a first of its kind creatine and peptide drinks powder that tastes delicious and helps you tone, sculpt, and support the lean muscle you’ve always wanted
This refreshing formula pairs 5g of creatine monohydrate with 2.4g of clinically studied PeptiStrong® from Nuritas, bringing HUM’s clean and clinical approach now to toning.
“Creatine up until most recently, has been sold to men trying to build bulky muscle. Stack & Sculpt was built for a different goal and a different customer: definition, not bulk. Toning smarter, not harder is entering the chat,” says Walter Faulstroh, CEO at HUM Nutrition.
Why we combined it with Peptides
Here’s the thing about creatine on its own–it’s a fantastic energy source, but it’s not the whole story. Stack & Sculpt works because it pairs two clinically studied ingredients that complement each other perfectly.
Step 1: Fuel Cellular Energy with Creatine Your muscles rely on ATP for quick bursts of energy. Creatine helps replenish those energy stores so your muscles have the fuel they need, whether you’re powering through a spin class or simply picking up your toddler for the tenth time today.
Bonus benefit: creatine doesn’t just support your muscles, it also supports cognitive health. Research shows that 5 grams of creatine monohydrate supports adequate cellular energy for both muscle and cognitive function.
Step 2: Accelerate and Maintain Tone with PeptiStrong® Think of PeptiStrong® as the signal to tone. This clinically studied, bioactive plant-based peptide helps activate your body’s natural muscle-strengthening and recovery processes, supporting lean muscle and definition. Research shows that 2.4 grams of PeptiStrong® provides a 144% increase in muscle recovery and helps preserve muscle mass by reducing muscle breakdown.
Creatine doesn’t build bulky muscle on its own. Instead, it fuels your muscles, while PeptiStrong® supports the natural processes involved in building and maintaining lean muscle. Together, at the same daily dose used in clinical studies, they’ve been shown to support:
- 144% increase in muscle recovery
- 47% less fatigue
- 17% increase in strength
“Muscle is your metabolic engine. It’s the first thing you lose when you lose weight quickly. Peptides are efficacious signaling molecules, and we’ve proved that PeptiStrong® helps build and maintain muscle health and strength in a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Seeing it paired with creatine into a smart formulation like HUM’s Stack & Sculpt, designed to tone and sculpt rather than bulk, is genuinely revolutionary, exactly the kind of everyday application we hoped for when we started Nuritas.” says Dr. Nora Khaldi, Founder and CEO of Nuritas.
Is Stack & Sculpt Right for You?
You’re already moving and want more from it. You’re consistently active, whether that’s pilates, strength classes, or long walks, and you’re looking to amplify your results so you can work out smarter, not harder.
You’re navigating perimenopause. Building and maintaining lean muscle gets harder with age, and shifting hormones add another variable to an already-moving target. A 2026 analysis of seven randomized trials found that in postmenopausal women, creatine at 5 grams or more daily, combined with strength training, supported meaningful gains in lean mass and leg strength with no safety concerns.
You’re using a GLP-1, or coming off one. When intake drops significantly, the body doesn’t just lose fat, it starts to break down muscle too. Stack & Sculpt is a great choice to help maintain muscle strength and preserve tone through that transition.
You’re a maintainer. You like where you are, and through perimenopause and menopause, staying there takes more than it used to. Muscle maintenance becomes an active project as hormones shift, not a passive one, and this is a low-lift way to stay on top of it.
How to Take It
Here’s the best part: taking Stack & Sculpt is easy to mix, refreshingly light and delicious. The one thing that actually matters is consistency, so daily is the way to go.
Mix one scoop with 8 oz of water, once a day, with or without food.
How are the peptides sourced?
PeptiStrong® is a clinically studied peptide from Nuritas, derived from fava bean protein and discovered by AI. This is your signal: the piece that helps your body make use of the work you’re already doing.
How to get started?
- Skip the loading phase. Older protocols called for front-loading 20 grams a day for a week. You don’t need to. Five grams daily builds your stores gradually over a few weeks.
- Drink it within an hour of mixing. Creatine gradually converts to creatinine once dissolved, so mix and drink within 20 to 60 minutes rather than sipping on it all day.
- Consistency beats timing. Morning, pre-class, post-walk, the research doesn’t favor one specific window. What matters most is showing up for it daily.
Here’s what to expect along the way:
- Day 7: Creatine builds in the muscles
- Day 17: You may notice faster recovery
- Day 28: You may start to feel stronger
- Day 56: See what changes, including more lean muscle tone
Muscle tone is something earned, and Stack & Sculpt’s Advanced Toning Technology™ is designed to help you get there.
Habits That Make Stack & Sculpt Work Harder
Stack & Sculpt supports your routine, and a few habits alongside it move the needle even further:
- 20 to 30g of protein per meal, the single most underrated lever for lean muscle
- Physical activity 3 to 4 times a week, with resistance training in the mix
- Recovery days between sessions so your muscles have time to rebuild
- Restorative sleep, since this is when most of the rebuilding actually happens
- Consistent hydration, especially while you’re building your creatine stores
The Takeaway: Your Tone, Your Terms
Strength doesn’t have to mean bulk. Recovery doesn’t have to be complicated. And building the muscle tone you want doesn’t have to mean choosing between products built for someone else’s goals.
Stack & Sculpt was built for the version of strong that’s actually yours: defined, resilient, and earned one consistent scoop at a time. Whether you’re deep in a strength training era, navigating a new hormonal chapter, or simply someone who wants to feel like the strongest version of yourself, this is your sign to start stacking the odds in your favor.
Grab your scoop, mix it in, and give it 56 days. Your muscles already know how to do the work. Stack & Sculpt just makes sure they have everything they need to do it well.
Ready to tone smarter? We are!
¹ ² ³ Based on clinical studies of PeptiStrong® at the daily dose included in Stack & Sculpt.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
