{"product_id":"muscletech-platinum-flavoured-creatine-monohydrate-60-serves","title":"MUSCLETECH PLATINUM FLAVOURED CREATINE MONOHYDRATE - 60 SERVES","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscleTech Platinum 100% Creatine Monohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flavoured, micronised creatine monohydrate powder from MuscleTech (established 1995), delivering 5 g of creatine monohydrate per 7 g scoop across roughly 60 serves — the most-researched form of creatine, in a sugar-free Red Berry or Grape Freeze mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE MOST-RESEARCHED CREATINE. \u003cspan class=\"hl\"\u003eNOW FLAVOURED.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xp-hero__sub\"\u003e5 g of micronised creatine monohydrate per scoop to support strength and power output alongside resistance training — with zero sugar and two flavours that actually mix clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xp-stats\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xp-ms\" role=\"listitem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xp-ms__n\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 g Creatine per scoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0 g \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSugar \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60Serves per tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFlavours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xp-eyebrow\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #105205;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY PEOPLE BUY IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePROVEN CREATINE, MADE EASY TO TAKE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xp-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 g of creatine monohydrate per scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e — the daily amount used in the research shown to support strength and power output when paired with resistance training [1].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe most-studied form\u003c\/strong\u003e — creatine monohydrate is the form behind the majority of published creatine research [1], not a newer, thinly-tested variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicronised for easy mixing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the powder is finely milled so it disperses in water or juice without the grit and clumping of coarse creatine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavoured and zero sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red Berry or Grape Freeze, sweetened with sucralose and steviol glycosides, so a scoop is not a chalky chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xp-eyebrow\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #105205;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SCIENCE, PLAINLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHY IT WORKS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort, hard efforts run on stored energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprints, heavy sets and repeat jumps are powered by ATP, and your muscles can only hold a few seconds of it at a time. When those stores run low mid-set, force output drops and the last reps get harder to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreatine tops up the tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplementing creatine monohydrate raises the phosphocreatine your muscles use to regenerate ATP between efforts, which helps support strength, power output and high-intensity training performance when combined with resistance training [1].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dose the studies use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each scoop delivers 5 g of micronised creatine monohydrate — the maintenance amount used across the creatine literature [1]. It is a single-ingredient active: creatine, plus flavour, colour from plant and algae sources, and sweeteners. Nothing hidden in a blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE (PER SERVE)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xp-tw\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"xp-ing\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 35.5596%;\"\u003ePer 1 scoop (7 g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 10.6498%;\"\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 53.0686%;\"\u003e What it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.5596%;\"\u003eMicronised creatine monohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.6498%;\"\u003e  5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.0686%;\"\u003eThe active — supports strength \u0026amp; power [1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.5596%;\"\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.6498%;\"\u003e  60 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.0686%;\"\u003eFrom Himalayan pink salt \u0026amp; sodium citrate (3% DV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.5596%;\"\u003eSugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.6498%;\"\u003e  0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.0686%;\"\u003eSweetened with sucralose \u0026amp; stevia (Reb A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full, flavour-specific ingredient list sits in the \u003cstrong\u003eSupplement Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e tab. Red Berry and Grape Freeze share the same 5 g creatine base and differ only in their flavour and natural colour system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b00707;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The formula contains no milk, egg, gluten, soy, nut, fish or shellfish ingredients, but it is \u003cspan style=\"color: #b00707;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprocessed in a facility that also processes milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanut, tree nut, sesame, fish and crustacean shellfish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e If you have a severe allergy, take this into account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHOW TO USE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"xp-use\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 1 scoop (5 g creatine) with about 250 ml (8 oz) of water, juice or a protein shake, and drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional loading.\u003c\/strong\u003e To saturate faster, take 1 scoop four times a day for the first 3 days, then drop to 1 scoop daily. Loading is optional — a single daily scoop reaches the same point over a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming doesn't make or break it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any time of day works; taking it consistently every day matters more than the exact time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStay hydrated.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink water across the day while using creatine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIS IT FOR YOU?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xp-fit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBUILT FOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifters and athletes wanting a researched strength and power aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who finds unflavoured creatine hard to drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want a flavoured mix with no added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who prefers the classic monohydrate form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"no\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNOT FOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone under 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant or breastfeeding women, unless advised by a doctor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with a kidney condition or on medication, without a doctor's advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople wanting an unflavoured, additive-free powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-active transparency.\u003c\/strong\u003e One creatine form, one printed dose — 5 g of micronised creatine monohydrate per scoop. No proprietary blend, no undisclosed \"matrix\", nothing to fairy-dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTACK WITH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifters usually run creatine alongside a daily \u003cstrong\u003ewhey or plant protein\u003c\/strong\u003e to hit their protein target, and a \u003cstrong\u003epre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e for training energy on hard sessions. Creatine is the steady, take-it-every-day base of that trio — it does its work through consistency, not a pre-session hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cmain id=\"maincontent\" class=\"page-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product info detailed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product data items mage-tabs-disabled\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"data item content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" data-role=\"content\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mtc-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"xp-s xp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much creatine is in each scoop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 7 g scoop delivers 5 g of micronised creatine monohydrate, plus 60 mg of sodium and the flavour system. Five grams is the standard daily maintenance amount used across creatine research, so one scoop a day covers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to do a loading phase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — loading is optional. Taking 1 scoop four times daily for 3 days saturates your muscles faster, but a single daily scoop reaches the same level over roughly two to three weeks. Both approaches end up in the same place; pick whichever suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time to take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny time of day works. Unlike a pre-workout, creatine builds up in the muscle over days, so the benefit comes from taking it every day rather than timing it around a session. Pick a time you'll remember and keep it consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs creatine monohydrate different from creatine HCl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are different chemical forms of creatine. Monohydrate is the most-researched and most widely used form. We make no claim that any form is superior to, or gram-for-gram equivalent to, another — this product uses monohydrate at 5 g per scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Both flavours are sweetened with sucralose and steviol glycosides (Rebaudioside A, from stevia leaf), so there is no added sugar and the mix is effectively energy-free — the flavour without the calories of a sugary drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula uses no animal-derived ingredients — the creatine is synthesised, and the colours come from beet, spirulina or beta-carotene. However, it is made in a facility that also handles milk, egg, fish and shellfish, so those with strict requirements should weigh the shared-facility note above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it make me hold water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine draws a little extra water into your muscle cells, which is part of how it works and can show as a small, early bump on the scales. It is intracellular water in the muscle, not bloating, and it settles as your body adjusts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's micronised — finely milled — so it disperses into about 250 ml of water, juice or a shake with a quick stir or shake and little grit. The Red Berry and Grape Freeze flavours are designed to be drunk straight rather than hidden in another drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"xp-s\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"xp-refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[1] Kreider, R.B., et al. (2017). International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine. \u003cem\u003eJournal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition\u003c\/em\u003e, 14:18. DOI:10.1186\/s12970-017-0173-z.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xp-legal\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary supplement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a medicine. Use as directed and do not exceed the recommended daily amount. Creatine supplements are not suitable for children or for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by a healthcare professional. If you have a medical condition, are taking medication, or have any concerns about your kidneys, consult your healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. 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