{"product_id":"next-generation-pure-creatine-monohydrate","title":"Next Generation Pure Creatine Monohydrate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext Generation Pure Creatine Monohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a creatine monohydrate powder in a 500 g bag labelled 100 serves, so the product is 500 g of powder rather than 500 mg. The pack describes it as micronised, pharmaceutical grade and 99.9% pure. Creatine suits people doing repeated high-intensity efforts such as resistance training or sprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine monohydrate powder in a 500 g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 serves per bag, about 5 g per serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicronised, pharmaceutical grade (as printed on the pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99.9% pure (as printed on the pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe could not read the directions on the pack images we checked. The bag is labelled 100 serves from 500 g, which works out to about 5 g a serve. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/ExerciseAndAthleticPerformance-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH Office of Dietary Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e describes a maintenance intake of 3 to 5 g a day, or an optional loading phase of 20 g a day split into four 5 g doses for 5 to 7 days. Follow the directions on your pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe NIH Office of Dietary Supplements describes creatine as considered safe for short-term use by healthy adults. A gain of 1 to 2 kg of body weight in the first month is the most consistent side effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatine appears to be of little value for endurance sports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are an athlete who is drug tested, choose batch-tested products (for example HASTA or Informed Sport certified) and check with your sport before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have a medical condition or take medication, check with your doctor before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this 500 mg capsules?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The pack is a 500 g bag of creatine monohydrate powder labelled 100 serves. The \"500\" in the product name refers to the 500 g bag size, which works out to about 5 g of powder per serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much should I take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the directions on your pack. As a guide, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements describes 3 to 5 g a day for maintenance, or a loading phase of 20 g a day in four 5 g doses for 5 to 7 days. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supps247.com.au\/pages\/how-to-take-creatine\"\u003ecreatine guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to load creatine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements notes that single doses of about 3 to 6 g a day for 3 to 4 weeks, without a loading phase, are an alternative to loading. Loading simply gets muscle stores up faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill creatine make me gain weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements lists weight gain as the most consistent effect, for example a 1 to 2 kg increase in total body weight in a month. Weigh yourself at the same time of day to track changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEXT GENERATION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42803002769454,"sku":"9336605000055","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7206\/7118\/files\/NextGeneration_sPureCreatineMonohydrate500mgatSupps247_1.webp?v=1792202861","url":"https:\/\/suppznation.com.au\/products\/next-generation-pure-creatine-monohydrate","provider":"Suppz Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}