Creatine Monohydrate Micronized 5g (Unflavored)
Micronized creatine monohydrate delivering a research-standard 5 g daily serving. Among the most rigorously studied supplements for strength, power, and lean-mass gains alongside resistance training.
Resar evidence panel
0–100 · cited research only
Evidence Score
77
Strong
Safety Score
59
Good
Effectiveness Score
65
Good
Research Confidence
81
Strong
Product Fit Score
55
Emerging
Bottom line
Strong evidence (Strong) for fitness — worth a closer look if this fits your goals.
Product fit is weaker — dose, price, or practical use may not align with what studies tested.
Evidence Score
77
Strong
Price
$42.00
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The strongest studies behind this product
Ranked by evidence hierarchy and how closely each study matches this product. Start with the strongest study, then read down. Every claim needs a trail.
International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine
Systematic Review · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2017
What the research shows
Reliable improvements in strength, power, and training adaptations; benefits also noted in some clinical populations.
Effect of creatine supplementation and resistance-exercise training on muscle strength: a meta-analysis
Meta Analysis · Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2003
Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?
Systematic Review · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2021
Effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function of healthy individuals: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Systematic Review · Experimental Gerontology · 2018
Scores reflect these cited studies, not medical advice. Expand the full evidence detail below for protocols, dose context, and reported side effects.
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What the study reported
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“Reliable improvements in strength, power, and training adaptations; benefits also noted in some clinical populations.”
3-5 g/day maintenance, optionally after a short 20 g/day loading phase for ~5-7 days.
No consistent evidence of harm to kidneys or liver in healthy individuals; the most common effect is minor water-weight gain.
Caveats
A position stand rather than a single trial; individual response ('responders' vs 'non-responders') varies.
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