Equate Creatine Monohydrate Dietary Supplement, Unflavored, 5 g, 15.87 oz

I was skeptical but I i did a lot of research to determine daily creatine was right for me. There is an endless amount of false information volunteered by so-called experts on social media. Many independent scientific studies have proven that the vast majority of supplements ether do nothing or are potentially harmful with heavy metals and the toxicity of feeding your body a high volume of processed nutrients than it can't necessarily metabolize. Creatine is one of the only supplements that actually works backed by a huge volume of peer reviewed data. Daily creatine(5mg/day) effects vary but maintaining a therapeutic blood level of creatine is proven to increase the volume of water in your skeletal muscle and some of your smooth muscle. Proven to improve preformance and hydration with very little to no side effects. Naturally, information volunteered by many fitness influencers may suggest stacking which is totally unnecessary because it takes a maximum of 4 weeks for your body to reach therapeutic levels. Stacking ANY powder in high volumes is going to cause bowel problems. For a moment consider how many powders your body is already ingesting. Protien? Pre-workout? Be smart, economical, practical and take a daily dose of 5mg/day for 4 weeks unless you need to bulk up for something in less than 4 weeks. Equate brand is the least expensive creatine. Yes, isolate doesn't metabolize as well as HCL but that's irrelevant because stacking is unnecessary and you are reaching for a maintained healthy level. The results for me personally were huge in only 2 weeks because i don't eat a lot of red meat, but after 4 weeks people should notice and increase in preformance and recovery. I'm over 40 and I can work out and recover everyday by rotating muslce groups. The performance improvement i experienced was about and extra 10-15% more weight/reps and an undefinable increase in energy. I gained weight after an injury so i cramped easy before i started taking daily creatine. Just one 5mg scoop once a day for under 19¢ a day

I've used a few variations of creatine but monohydrate is the best and most effective. The Equate brand is quality and gets the job done. No need to spend more on a higher-dollar label. This is the same stuff in a $70 tub. This is the only creatine I use. Highly recommended.

I definitely don't recommend taking it just with water. Because there's a taste and it's given me a headache But mixing it with my protein powder seems to Do the trick ... all in all Can't really beat the price

At 5g a scoop this lasts quite a while. THe scoop is narrow enougn that you can use it directly to the top of a wide mouth bottle, but I've purchased some funnels to help with the transfer process to regular water bottles. I gave it a 1 for energy, because Creatine isn't for energy, it's for recovery. It seems to work and do it for half the price of the name brand ones. I've already purchased another tub.

I have recently started going back to the gym and was having trouble trying to find consistency due to DOMS. I saw a video on creatine and decided to give it a shot. I like that this is the stand alone ingredient so that I am not taking supplements of things I don't want/need. It is a very fine powder, about the consistency of cornstarch, and disolves very easily. It is odorless and mostly flavorless. I kind of noticed a slight "flavor" the first time I used it, but now I add it to my coffee with my collagen peptides while the coffee is warm, not hot, and drink it immediately. I did not "load". I just took the 5g in the mornings, every morning. I did experience some minor water weight gain (2-3 pounds) that balanced out in about 4 days. The DOMS in my upper body post workout seemed to improve in a couple of days, but my lower body (which was the bigger issue) took 7 -10 days, however, I did slightly back down on the weight I was pushing. Additionally, the soreness reduced enough that I was able to start hitting the same groups twice a week instead of one day to failure, therefore, improving my consistency. I can probaby actually fo 3 days each now (upper for sure). I would not say it has otherwise improved my performance in strength, but since I am doubling my frequency, thats a win. I am starting to build muscle. It has also seemed to help clear some mental fog and my energy level seems consistent throughout the day. I also wanted to note that I am over 50, which the studies indicate is the demographic to benefit most from this supplement. Also, this is NOT recommended for people with impaired kidney function. Good price, clean ingredients. Worth a try!

This product is awesome. It has given me a boost in the gym by helping to hydrate muscles. I had no stomach problems ( only an issue in about 1% of people). I used a “Pre-loading phase” which was 20g per day (not all at one time, spread out to 1 scoop 4 different times per day morning, noon, evening and night dissolved in water ) I did this for 7 days then reverted to the recommended dose of 5g per day. I use it everyday ( I put it in my protein smoothie and you can't taste it at all) and go to the gym about 5 days per week. I will continue to use this product because it is very cost effective and fits my budget. * In hindsight site I probably would have pre-loaded with slightly less than 20 grams per day. Day 6 of pre loading phase I experienced a calf cramp at night only one time ( a symptom of too much creatine) but since I reverted to the 5g per day, I've had no issues.

Iv been using this creatine for the past months now and i do love it, i see results lifting heavier weights stronger, you have to take it every single day you cant skip i do 1 serving only with my protein shake works best it is unflavored too, it last me about 2-3 months its 90 servings you cant beat that for the price.

creatine is creatine, they are all the same, this one is bu far the cheapest.. only downfall is flavor. For unflavored, it does have a bitter taste and will change the flavor of your drink slightly. for the price it a good product overall

It's hard to tell if this creative is having effect until using it for several weeks. By then, you have consumed half the powder already. The name brand creatine will have an effect on your muscle recovery and also water weight. The Equate creatine did not have these effects as I expected.

Received open product. Since it's already a white powder, definitely not keeping. Have spent 2 weeks trying to return with customer support. Keep getting the run around. Can't return in store, have to drive 20 miles to a fed ex location to return.