{"product_id":"creatine-monohydrate-powder-450g","title":"Thorne Creatine Monohydrate Powder 5g, Supports Muscle Mass and Brain Function, 450g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThorne Creatine Monohydrate Powder Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThorne Creatine Monohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is pure micronized creatine monohydrate from one of the most-trusted clinical-grade supplement brands in North America. 5 g per scoop — the research-validated daily dose. NSF Certified for Sport®, meaning every batch is independently tested for banned substances and label accuracy. Unflavoured. No fillers, no sweeteners, no artificial ingredients. 450 g (90 servings).\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 serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g micronized creatine monohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings per container\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 (450 g powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicronized (mixes easily, won't settle in liquid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF Certified for Sport® — banned-substance tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure creatine monohydrate. Nothing else.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinical-grade, practitioner-trusted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGluten-free, unflavoured, no sweeteners\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 timing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Thorne Creatine Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthletes wanting the most-researched performance supplement available — creatine has more studies behind it than almost any other sports supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength trainers, CrossFitters, and powerlifters wanting strength and power output support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder adults wanting muscle mass and cognitive support — creatine research increasingly shows benefits beyond athletic performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarians and vegans — plant-based diets are typically very low in creatine (it's mostly found in meat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetitive athletes who need NSF Certified for Sport® certification for league or governing-body compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're new to supplements and don't lift weights or do high-intensity training, creatine may not give you noticeable benefits. The research is strongest for active people. If you mostly want general muscle recovery without the specific creatine effects (strength, power, water retention in muscle), a quality protein supplement may be a better starting point. Talk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you have kidney disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine monohydrate has more research behind it than almost any other sports supplement — thirty-plus years of studies on strength, power, lean muscle, and exercise performance. Thorne's version is NSF Certified for Sport®, meaning every batch is third-party tested for banned substances and label accuracy. That matters for competitive athletes, but it's also a purity assurance for anyone. Pure micronized creatine monohydrate, nothing else. Skip the marketing-driven \"advanced\" creatine forms — monohydrate is what the research is on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Thorne Creatine Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThorne Creatine vs Basic Creatine Monohydrate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThorne (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e NSF Certified for Sport® third-party banned-substance tested. Clinical-grade purity. Higher cost reflects certification and brand standards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Creatine Monohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same form of creatine. Lower cost. A fit if you don't need certified-for-sport status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCreatine Monohydrate vs \"Advanced\" Creatine Forms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreatine Monohydrate (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e The most-researched form. Backed by thousands of studies. Most cost-effective.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreatine HCl \/ Kre-Alkalyn \/ Ethyl Ester:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marketing-driven \"newer\" forms. None have outperformed monohydrate in head-to-head research despite higher cost. Not recommended over monohydrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCreatine vs Protein Powder\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreatine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically supports strength, power, lean muscle, and exercise capacity. Different mechanism than protein.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides amino acid building blocks for muscle repair and growth. Different role. Many active people take both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Creatine Actually Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine is naturally produced by your body and stored in your muscles, where it helps regenerate ATP — the molecule your muscles use for short, intense bursts of energy. Supplementing creatine increases the amount stored in your muscles, which translates to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore work output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2 extra reps per set, faster sprint times, more total volume per workout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster strength gains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studies consistently show creatine users gain strength faster than placebo groups when training similarly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLean muscle support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combined with resistance training, creatine helps support lean mass gains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCognitive support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newer research shows creatine also supports brain energy metabolism, with potential benefits for cognitive performance — especially under stress or sleep deprivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellular hydration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creatine pulls water into muscle cells, which is partly responsible for the \"fuller\" look in muscles and may benefit cell function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard daily dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 scoop (5 g) daily, mixed into water, juice, or your protein shake. Consistency matters more than timing — take it whenever it fits your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoading phase (optional):\u003c\/strong\u003e Some people \"load\" creatine by taking 20 g daily (split into 4 doses) for 5-7 days, then dropping to 5 g daily. This saturates muscle creatine stores faster. Not required, just speeds up the timeline by 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you have kidney disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to load creatine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo — loading is optional. It saturates muscle stores faster (1 week instead of 3-4 weeks), but the end result is the same. Most people just take 5 g daily from day one and skip the loading phase.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to cycle creatine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo. Research doesn't show any benefit to cycling on and off creatine, and consistent daily use is what maintains saturated muscle stores. Take it daily, indefinitely.\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 doesn't matter much. What matters is daily consistency. Take it pre-workout, post-workout, with breakfast, with your protein shake — whatever fits your routine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWill it make me bloated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCreatine pulls water into muscle cells — some people notice a 1-2 lb weight gain in the first 1-2 weeks. This is intramuscular water, not bloating. Most people don't notice subcutaneous bloating or stomach fullness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs creatine safe long-term?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCreatine is one of the most-studied supplements in existence, with safety research extending decades. The main contraindication is pre-existing kidney disease (talk to your practitioner). For healthy adults, long-term use is well-supported by research.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat's NSF Certified for Sport®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt's a third-party certification that tests every batch for banned substances and verifies label accuracy. Required by many professional sports leagues. Important for competitive athletes; for non-competitive users, it's a quality and purity assurance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/whey-protein\"\u003eWhey Protein\u003c\/a\u003e — the classic post-workout pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eElectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e — hydration matters more when training and using creatine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/pre-workout-supplement\"\u003ePre-Workout Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — energy and focus for training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/branched-chain-amino-acids-bcaa-supplements\"\u003eBCAA Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — amino acid support during and after training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💡 Subscribe \u0026amp; save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Similar Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/creatine\"\u003eAll Creatine Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — Compare creatine products across brands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/sports-supplements\"\u003eSports Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — Browse the full sports nutrition category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/whey-protein-isolate\"\u003eWhey Protein\u003c\/a\u003e — The other foundation of training nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/pre-workout-supplement\"\u003ePre-Workouts\u003c\/a\u003e — Energy and focus support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Vitamart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. We've been selling vitamins and supplements to Canadian families since 2005, shipping from our Ontario warehouse to every province. We believe in \u003cstrong\u003equality products you trust at prices you love\u003c\/strong\u003e — no fancy packaging markups, no pushy upsells, just the vitamins you need at the lowest prices in Canada. Backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLow Price Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e: find a lower advertised price at a Canadian competitor and we'll beat it by 1¢.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorne Research","offers":[{"title":"450g \/ Unflavoured","offer_id":44723070337195,"sku":"ZF903","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/ZF903-thorne-creatine-powder-450g-unflavoured-min.jpg?v=1732222761","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/fr\/products\/creatine-monohydrate-powder-450g","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}