Product Quality

Best Creatine for Beginners: What to Look for (and What to Avoid)

An evidence-based guide for first-time creatine buyers. What form to choose, what dose the research supports, which certifications matter, and common...

Buffered Creatine (Kre-Alkalyn) vs. Monohydrate: The pH Claim

Examining the claims that buffered creatine (Kre-Alkalyn) resists stomach acid degradation better than monohydrate. What does the Jagim et al. 2012 study...

Creapure vs. Generic Creatine: Is the Premium Worth It?

Comparing Creapure brand creatine monohydrate from AlzChem to generic alternatives. Manufacturing differences, purity testing, contaminant levels, and...

Creatine Ethyl Ester vs. Monohydrate: Why It Failed

Creatine ethyl ester was marketed as a superior absorption form. Research by Spillane et al. and Child & Tallon showed it actually performs worse than...

Creatine Gummies: Underdosed and Overpriced?

An objective analysis of creatine gummies. Most provide 1-3g per serving vs. the 5g research supports. We break down the dosing math, cost per gram, and...

Creatine Monohydrate vs. HCl: Absorption Claims vs. Evidence

An evidence-based comparison of creatine monohydrate and creatine HCl. We examine absorption claims, solubility differences, and what the peer-reviewed...

Creatine Powder vs. Capsules: Cost, Dosing, and Convenience

Comparing creatine powder and capsule formats. Analysis of cost per serving, dosing precision, convenience, and whether the delivery format affects efficacy.

Creatine Storage: Does It Degrade in Water, Heat, or Light?

Evidence-based guide to creatine storage and stability. How moisture, heat, pH, and light affect creatine degradation to creatinine, and how to store it...

Every Form of Creatine Compared: Why Monohydrate Still Wins

A comprehensive comparison of every creatine form: monohydrate, HCl, buffered (Kre-Alkalyn), ethyl ester, liquid, magnesium chelate, and nitrate....

Flavored vs. Unflavored Creatine: What Gets Added and Why It Matters

Comparing flavored and unflavored creatine supplements. What ingredients are added for flavor, how they affect cost and purity, and whether flavoring...

How to Check Creatine Purity: Contaminants, Fillers, and Label Claims

A consumer guide to evaluating creatine supplement purity. Learn about common contaminants (DCD, DHT, creatinine), how to read Certificates of Analysis, and...

How to Read a Creatine Supplement Label: Active Ingredient vs. Filler

A guide to reading creatine supplement labels. Learn to identify the active ingredient amount, spot proprietary blends, understand filler ingredients, and...

Micronized vs. Regular Creatine Monohydrate: Does Particle Size Matter?

Comparing micronized and regular creatine monohydrate. Does smaller particle size improve absorption or effectiveness? An evidence-based analysis of the...

The Evidence-Based Creatine Buying Guide

How to choose the right creatine supplement based on research, not marketing. Form, purity, testing, cost analysis, and what the science says about every...

Third-Party Testing for Creatine: USP, NSF, Informed Sport Explained

Understanding third-party testing certifications for creatine supplements. What USP, NSF Certified for Sport, and Informed Sport actually test for, and why...