Allmax Creatine Monohydrate Powder Details Allmax Creatine Monohydrate 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. Vitamins Lowest Prices | Lowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed | Ships from Ontario across Canada Quick Facts Creatine per scoop 5g pure creatine monohydrate Form Pharmaceutical-grade 100% pure creatine monohydrate Mesh size 200-mesh micronized for mixability Additives None — no flavours, no fillers, no sweeteners Brand Allmax — long-established Canadian sports nutrition brand Diet Vegan, gluten-free, kosher Best taken Daily — consistency matters more than precise timing Who Allmax Creatine Monohydrate Is For Strength trainers and lifters wanting the most-researched sports supplement at a lower cost per gram Anyone who's been taking creatine and just wants pure creatine monohydrate without fillers or marketing premium Active adults who want strength, power, and lean muscle support Vegans and vegetarians who naturally have lower creatine stores from diet and benefit more from supplementation Plant-based athletes who want flexibility to use creatine in any drink without flavour interference Adults wanting cognitive support — creatine has emerging research for brain function too Who this product is NOT for: If you want creatine bundled with protein in one product, see Vega Performance Protein + Creatine. If you want a premium practitioner-tier creatine with third-party testing certifications, see Thorne Creatine. 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. Vitamart's Take Allmax 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. How Allmax Creatine Compares Allmax Creatine vs Thorne Creatine Allmax Creatine (this product): Value-tier pharmaceutical-grade creatine. Lower cost per gram. Same active ingredient. Thorne Creatine: 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). Allmax Creatine vs Vega Performance Protein + Creatine Allmax Creatine (this product): Pure unflavoured creatine. Add to your existing routine. Vega Performance Protein + Creatine: Combined plant protein and creatine in one scoop. A fit for plant-based trainers who want simplification. Creatine Monohydrate vs Other Creatine Forms Creatine Monohydrate (this product): The most-researched, most-effective form. Used in the vast majority of creatine studies. Other Forms (HCl, ethyl ester, buffered): 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. What Does Creatine Actually Do? Creatine is the most-researched sports supplement in nutrition science. Here's what the research actually supports: Strength and power: 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. Lean muscle gains: Combined with resistance training, creatine supports more lean muscle development than training without it. Effect sizes are modest but consistent across studies. Hydration in muscles: 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. Brain support: Emerging research suggests creatine may also support cognitive function, especially in vegetarians and vegans whose dietary creatine intake is naturally lower. Safety: Creatine has been studied extensively for decades and is one of the safest sports supplements available. Most adults tolerate 3-5g daily without issues. Plant-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. How To Use Adults: 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. You 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. Frequently Asked Questions ➕ Is creatine safe? Yes — 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. ➕ Do I need to load creatine? Not 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. ➕ Will it cause water weight gain? Slightly, 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. ➕ When should I take it? Timing 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. ➕ Is monohydrate really the best form? Yes — 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. ➕ Does it taste weird? Pure creatine monohydrate is nearly tasteless — slightly chalky if you take it dry, but mixed in water or shake it's almost undetectable. This product is unflavoured, designed to mix into your existing routine without affecting taste. Pairs Well With Protein Powders — the classic strength training stack Vega Sport Electrolyte Hydrator — hydration support for training BCAA Supplements — for additional during-workout amino acids Pre-Workout Supplements — for training-day energy 💡 Subscribe & save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements. Compare Similar Products Thorne Creatine — Premium practitioner-tier NSF Certified for Sport creatine. Vega Performance Protein + Creatine — Plant protein with creatine built in. All Creatine Supplements — Browse creatine products across brands. All Sports Nutrition — Browse the full sports nutrition category. About Vitamart Vitamart.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. 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