{"product_id":"allmax-creatine-monohydrate","title":"Allmax Creatine Monohydrate Powder, Pharmaceutical Grade 100% Pure Creatine Powder, 200 Mesh Creatine Monohydrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAllmax Creatine Monohydrate Powder Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllmax Creatine Monohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is pharmaceutical-grade 100% pure creatine monohydrate powder, the most-researched and most-recommended sports supplement in nutrition science. Allmax uses 200-mesh micronized creatine for better mixability and faster dissolving in water or shakes. Each scoop delivers 5g of pure creatine monohydrate — the research-supported daily dose for strength, power, and lean muscle support. No fillers, no flavours, no additives. Vegan, gluten-free, kosher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreatine per scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g pure creatine monohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePharmaceutical-grade 100% pure creatine monohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-mesh micronized for mixability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — no flavours, no fillers, no sweeteners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllmax — long-established Canadian sports nutrition brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegan, gluten-free, kosher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest taken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily — consistency matters more than precise timing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Allmax Creatine Monohydrate Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength trainers and lifters wanting the most-researched sports supplement at a lower cost per gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who's been taking creatine and just wants pure creatine monohydrate without fillers or marketing premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive adults who want strength, power, and lean muscle support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegans and vegetarians who naturally have lower creatine stores from diet and benefit more from supplementation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant-based athletes who want flexibility to use creatine in any drink without flavour interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults wanting cognitive support — creatine has emerging research for brain function too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want creatine bundled with protein in one product, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/vega-performance-protein-creatine-powder\"\u003eVega Performance Protein + Creatine\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want a premium practitioner-tier creatine with third-party testing certifications, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/thorne-creatine\"\u003eThorne Creatine\u003c\/a\u003e. If you have kidney disease, talk to your healthcare practitioner before starting creatine. If you want flavoured creatine that mixes into a tasty pre-workout drink, this isn't it — this is pure unflavoured creatine for mixing into your existing routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllmax Creatine Monohydrate is pure creatine for building strength and muscle. Each scoop gives you a full 5 grams of plain creatine monohydrate, with nothing else added. It's finely milled and unflavoured, so it mixes easily into water, shakes, or other beverages. A straightforward daily creatine for strength and muscle support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Allmax Creatine Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAllmax Creatine vs Thorne Creatine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllmax Creatine (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Value-tier pharmaceutical-grade creatine. Lower cost per gram. Same active ingredient.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThorne Creatine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium practitioner-tier brand with NSF Certified for Sport testing. A fit for adults wanting third-party certified sports supplements (especially competitive athletes facing drug testing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAllmax Creatine vs Vega Performance Protein + Creatine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllmax Creatine (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure unflavoured creatine. Add to your existing routine.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVega Performance Protein + Creatine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combined plant protein and creatine in one scoop. A fit for plant-based trainers who want simplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCreatine Monohydrate vs Other Creatine Forms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreatine Monohydrate (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e The most-researched, most-effective form. Used in the vast majority of creatine studies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Forms (HCl, ethyl ester, buffered):\u003c\/strong\u003e Marketed as \"better\" alternatives but research consistently shows monohydrate matches or beats them. Often premium-priced without research backing. Monohydrate is the sensible choice unless you have a specific reason to choose otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Creatine Actually Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine is the most-researched sports supplement in nutrition science. Here's what the research actually supports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength and power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creatine helps your muscles produce more ATP (cellular energy) during short, intense efforts — like lifting weights or sprinting. Most adults notice modest strength gains within 2-4 weeks of consistent use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLean muscle gains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combined with resistance training, creatine supports more lean muscle development than training without it. Effect sizes are modest but consistent across studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydration in muscles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creatine draws water into muscle cells, which is part of why people notice fuller-looking muscles within the first 1-2 weeks. This is harmless and reverses if you stop taking creatine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrain support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerging research suggests creatine may also support cognitive function, especially in vegetarians and vegans whose dietary creatine intake is naturally lower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creatine has been studied extensively for decades and is one of the safest sports supplements available. Most adults tolerate 3-5g daily without issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant-based eaters often benefit more from creatine supplementation than meat-eaters because dietary creatine comes primarily from meat and fish — vegans typically have lower baseline creatine stores in their muscles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Mix 1 scoop (5g) with 250-350 ml of water, juice, or your protein shake. Consume daily — timing within the day doesn't matter much. Some adults take it pre-workout, some post-workout, some at any consistent time. Consistency over weeks is what matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to \"load\" creatine. Older protocols used 20g daily for 5-7 days to saturate muscle stores quickly, but newer research shows that taking 5g daily consistently reaches the same end point in 3-4 weeks. Loading is faster but not required. Talk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you have kidney disease or a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs creatine safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes — creatine is one of the most-studied sports supplements in nutrition science, with decades of safety research. Most adults tolerate 3-5g daily long-term without issues. People with kidney disease should consult their healthcare practitioner before use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to load creatine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNot necessarily. Older protocols used a loading phase (20g daily for 5-7 days) to saturate muscle stores quickly. Newer research shows that taking 5g daily consistently reaches the same end point in 3-4 weeks. Both approaches work — loading is faster but not required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWill it cause water weight gain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSlightly, yes. Creatine draws water into muscle cells, which is part of how it works. Most adults notice 1-2 kg of intracellular water weight in the first few weeks. This is harmless and isn't fat gain. If you stop taking creatine, this reverses over a few weeks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTiming matters less than people think. The research strongly supports daily consistent intake; precise timing within the day has minimal impact. Pick a time you'll remember — with your morning coffee, in your post-workout shake, or before bed. Consistency for weeks is what builds muscle creatine stores.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs monohydrate really the best form?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes — research consistently supports creatine monohydrate over other forms (HCl, ethyl ester, buffered creatine, kre-alkalyn). Other forms are typically marketed as \"better absorbed\" or \"no loading needed,\" but head-to-head studies show monohydrate matches or beats them at a lower price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eDoes it taste weird?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePure creatine monohydrate is nearly tasteless — slightly chalky if you take it dry, but mixed in water or shake it's almost undetectable. 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