{"product_id":"withinus-creatine-monohydrate-trumarine-collagen","title":"withinUs Creatine Monohydrate + TruMarine Collagen, Two Ingredients, Increases Lean Muscle Mass with Resistance Training, 150g","description":"\u003ch2\u003ewithinUs Creatine Monohydrate + TruMarine Collagen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e creatine monohydrate and hydrolyzed marine collagen. 150g, one 5g scoop twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreatine monohydrate is among the most thoroughly studied supplements in existence, and the licensed claim here reflects it plainly: it increases lean muscle mass \u003cstrong\u003ewhen used in conjunction with a resistance training regimen\u003c\/strong\u003e. That conditional matters. Creatine does not build muscle on its own; it lets you do slightly more work in training, and the muscle follows from the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairing it with collagen suits the same person. The collagen side carries two further claims: a source of lysine, and reducing joint pain associated with osteoarthritis. \u003cstrong\u003eThat joint claim needs at least five months of use\u003c\/strong\u003e — a very different timescale from creatine, where effects show within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sourcing is the part worth understanding. Most collagen on the market comes from bovine hide or porcine skin. withinUs uses \u003cstrong\u003efish scales exclusively\u003c\/strong\u003e — not skin, not bones. Scale collagen is predominantly Type I, the type that dominates skin, bone and connective tissue, and its peptides are smaller than bovine collagen's, which is the usual argument for better absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpect the scale to move early, and do not read it as fat gain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Creatine draws water into muscle tissue, so a small increase in the first weeks is the mechanism working rather than a problem. Drink adequate water throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewithinUs is a Canadian company built around TruMarine collagen, sourced exclusively from the scales of wild-caught fish rather than from hides or bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho withinUs Creatine Monohydrate + TruMarine Collagen Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone doing resistance training who also takes collagen for joints — a common overlap. Two ingredients in one tub instead of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains fish — unsuitable for a fish allergy, and not vegan or vegetarian.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eConsult a practitioner before use if you have a kidney disorder, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIt may result in weight gain from water drawn into muscle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild gastrointestinal upset is a known reaction. Creatine without resistance training will not increase lean muscle mass — the claim is conditional on the training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ewithinUs Creatine Monohydrate + TruMarine Collagen Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Ingredients Only\u003c\/strong\u003e — Creatine monohydrate and marine collagen. Nothing else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncreases Lean Muscle Mass\u003c\/strong\u003e — The licensed claim, conditional on a resistance training regimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces Osteoarthritis Joint Pain\u003c\/strong\u003e — The collagen claim, over at least 5 months of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreatine Monohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — The most thoroughly studied form, not a proprietary variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource of Lysine\u003c\/strong\u003e — The essential amino acid involved in collagen formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes Into Anything\u003c\/strong\u003e — Water, coffee, tea or a smoothie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150g\u003c\/strong\u003e — 15 days at two 5g scoops daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-withinus-creatine-monohydrate-trumarine-collagen\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is withinUs Creatine Monohydrate + TruMarine Collagen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA two-ingredient powder combining creatine monohydrate with hydrolyzed marine collagen. 150g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I take it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMix 1 scoop (5 g) into 250 ml of water, coffee, tea or a smoothie, twice a day.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What size is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e150g, which is 15 days at two scoops daily.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Will it build muscle on its own?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo. The claim is conditional on a resistance training regimen. Creatine lets you do slightly more work in training; the muscle follows from the work.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why creatine monohydrate rather than another form?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMonohydrate is the most thoroughly studied form of creatine in existence. The proprietary variants are more expensive without a comparable evidence base.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why is it combined with collagen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe two suit the same person. The timescales differ though: creatine works within weeks, the joint claim needs five months.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why does creatine cause weight gain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt draws water into muscle tissue. An early increase on the scale is the mechanism working, not fat gain.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ When should I take it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eTwice daily. Timing around training matters less than taking it consistently. Drink adequate water throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are there any cautions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains fish - unsuitable for a fish allergy, not vegan or vegetarian.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eConsult a practitioner if you have a kidney disorder, or if pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e May cause mild gastrointestinal upset and may result in weight gain.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIn a cool, dry place with the lid closed. The powder draws moisture.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"withinUs","offers":[{"title":"150g \/ Unflavoured","offer_id":47585231798443,"sku":"939300","price":43.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/withinUs_creatine_monohydrate_30_servings_1.jpg?v=1786251114","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/withinus-creatine-monohydrate-trumarine-collagen","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}