Creatine Monohydrate
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Creatine Monohydrate
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Creatine Monohydrate & Creatine Monohydrate Powder
If you're after the best bang for buck dietary supplement in terms of muscle mass and strength gains, then Creatine Monohydrate is for you. Creatine is one of the most researched nutritional supplements on the market used by bodybuilders and endurance athletes alike (). Learn more about Creatine Monohydrate in our article Creatine Made Easy. It's a great resource on how you can benefit from the daily use of Creatine ().
How to Supplement with Creatine Powder
Creatine Monohydrate can help users gain strength and increase muscle volume, through creatine's role in restoring ATP levels; the energy the body uses for muscular contractions (). Creatine powder users see results fast, most commonly a noticeable boost in strength and endurance so you can push out more reps, train for longer and get more gains ()!
100% Pharmaceutical Grade Creatine
Bulk Nutrients' Creatine Monohydrate is 100% pharmaceutical grade and is micronised to 200 mesh for easy dissolvability, which means less sandy mouth feel!
Being unflavoured Creatine is perfect to take with a pre workout shake.
Featured Creatine Information
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Directions & Ingredients
Creatine Monohydrate Dosage
Consume 3 grams of Creatine Monohydrate per day. A flat standard teaspoon equals approximately 3.3 grams of Creatine Monohydrate.
Creatine Monohydrate Directions
Combine powder with liquid and consume immediately. For best results consume Creatine Monohydrate approximately 30 minutes prior to training.
Ingredients
100% Pharmaceutical Grade Creatine Monohydrate.
Storage
Keep well sealed, protect from moisture, light and heat.
Frequently Asked Questions about Creatine Monohydrate
How does Creatine Monohydrate taste?
Creatine Monohydrate is unflavoured and is generally considered to have a neutral taste.
What is Creatine Monohydrate made from?
Creatine Monohydrate is synthetic.
Are samples available of Creatine Monohydrate?
Sorry we do not provide samples of Creatine Monohydrate.
How is Creatine Monohydrate packaged?
This product is packaged in resealable 250g and 1kg pouches.
Can I receive a discount buying more than one of this product at once?
Absolutely! Price breaks for Creatine Monohydrate begin when you purchase two 250g pouches.
Where is Creatine Monohydrate product made?
Bulk Nutrients blends and packages all our products in our own manufacturing facility here in Australia.
We source our pharmaceutical grade amino acids from China, as do 99% of all supplement companies. See here for further information.
Is the packaging for Creatine Monohydrate recyclable?
In theory yes, but not in all council areas right now.
The REDcycle program has been discontinued, and the industry is working together to find a solution to continue recycling soft plastics. For now, we recommend checking with your local council, but most require you to put the packaging in your regular landfill bin.
The included scoop can be recycled as hard plastic in your local council pickup.
For more information about what Bulk is doing to improve sustainability, check this article.
Further Reading on Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine Monohydrate Lab Testing Results
At Bulk Nutrients, we take our products’ purity very seriously.
To maintain Creatine Monohydrate's consistently high quality, we send a cross-section of our product range to certified Australian laboratories for testing, such as Biotest, National Measurement Institute and Southern Cross University which are all independently verified and NATA accredited.
Lab testing results for Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine Monohydrate Nutrition Panel
CREATINE MONOHYDRATE NUTRITION INFORMATION | ||
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Serves per 250g package: 83Serves per 1kg package: 333Servings size: 3g | ||
Average Quantity Per Serving | Average Quantity Per 100g | |
Energy (kj) | 0 | 0 |
Protein (g) | 0 | 0 |
Fats (g) | 0 | 0 |
(saturated) (g) | 0 | 0 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 0 | 0 |
(sugars) (g) | 0 | 0 |
Sodium (mg) | 0 | 0 |
Creatine Monohydrate (g) | 3 | 100 |
Creatine Monohydrate Recipes
About Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine Monohydrate is the most heavily researched supplement for building muscle, increasing muscle size, reducing muscular fatigue and increasing muscular endurance.
It's been supported by research for more than 25 years as the most effective supplement for increasing muscular performance.
Supplementing with creatine monohydrate supports the body’s ATP energy systems which are used for muscle contractions and explosive energy.
Creatine Monohydrate FAQs
What does Creatine do?
Creatine Monohydrate is one of the most researched and effective supplements that helps improve energy production ().
It is used in the generation of ATP where it donates phosphocreatine to ADP, regenerating it to ATP. ATP is the fuel used for muscular contractions in high output activities.
What is the recommended dose size of Creatine?
A typical dose of Creatine is 0.03 grams per kg of bodyweight which is equivalent to 2.4 grams a day for an 80kg person.
Most Creatine users find benefits in ‘loading’ Creatine with doses up to five times the standard dose.
What are the benefits of Creatine loading?
Your muscles have a capacity for how much creatine can be stored (). While approximately 2.4 grams a day is optimal for keeping these levels topped up, 'loading' allows you to reach the peak levels much more quickly than when starting with a lower dose. Think of your muscles like a Creatine fuel tank. If you load first, the tank is full, so every time you add more you are topping it up to the brim.
Do I need to load Creatine?
Loading of Creatine is not necessary; however, it will mean that maximum benefits will be gained sooner than when no loading takes place.
Is Creatine safe?
Creatine has been very heavily researched and is often misunderstood. There were wrongful reports of kidney damage as people weren't aware that creatine increases creatinine levels — a marker used to identify kidney health. However, there is no long-term evidence that suggests it affects kidney health (). When it comes to using Creatine, the main concern lies with the short-term gastrointestinal issues some face.
Is Creatine bad for kidneys?
There is no long-term evidence of Creatine having a negative effect on kidneys. This is often misunderstood as creatine use means more creatinine is produced as a by-product.
Can Creatine help build muscle mass?
Yes, Creatine is considered one of the most effective supplements for building muscle (. It has a clear effect on power output with increases of around 10% quite common. Creatine causes weight gain both by the addition of water weight and increased muscle size ().
Will Creatine give me cramps?
No. In fact, evidence exists to the contrary (). Creatine may enhance performance in hot and humid conditions by maintaining haematocrit (red blood cell ratio), helping thermoregulation and reducing heart rate.
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