Creatine Monohydrate FAQUpdated 2 months ago
- What is creatine?
- Creatine is a compound that comes from amino acids. Your body stores Creatine in your muscles so that it can be used during physical activity. While the body can produce a small amount of Creatine, most people get it through their diet. Food sources of Creatine include red meat, seafood, and animal milk (cow, goat, or sheep).
- Do I need to do a loading phase with Creatine?
- No, you do not need to do a loading phase with creatine - it's completely optional. You can take 20g daily (divided into 4 doses) for 5-7 days for faster results, but this loading phase is truly optional since you'll achieve identical muscle saturation with a standard 5g daily dose (it just takes 3-4 weeks instead of one week). The loading phase is purely about timing convenience - both approaches lead to the same destination.
- How long does it take to see results?
- Most people will see initial strength and power improvements within 1-2 weeks of consistent creatine supplementation in combination with resistance exercise and a healthy diet, including adequate protein intake. The full benefits for muscle mass and performance typically become noticeable after 4-6 weeks of regular use. However, individual responses vary significantly, and about 20-30% of people are "non-responders" who may see minimal or no benefits from creatine supplementation.
- Will creatine cause weight gain?
- Yes, creatine typically causes weight gain in the first 1-4 weeks of use, but this is water weight, not fat gain. Creatine draws water into muscle cells which increases muscles volume and overall body weight. If you stop taking creatine, this water weight will go away as your muscles return to their baseline hydration levels.
- What is NSF Certified for Sport?
- NSF Certified for Sport is a third party certification program, that verifies supplements don't contain any of the 270+ substances banned by major sports organizations like the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, and also confirms that what's listed on our label matches exactly what's in the product. Our Creatine has earned this certification, meaning it's been independently tested and verified to meet these strict standards for both athlete safety and label accuracy.
- Where is this product sourced?
- At MegaFood, your health and well-being are always our top priority. To bring you the quality vitamins and supplements that you expect, we carefully source ingredients from trusted suppliers in the U.S. and around the world, including places like China, Spain and Germany. Every supplier we work with must meet strict U.S. regulatory requirements and our own high internal standards. Before any ingredient is used, it goes through thorough testing and quality checks to make sure it is safe and effective. No matter where the ingredients come from, our products are manufactured in line with our Clean, Credible, Conscious standards to ensure you can feel confident in what you are taking.
- If consumers request further details: This product is manufactured in the USA with Creatine sourced from Asia. If you would like additional details on sourcing, please let me know and I would be happy to get that information from our sourcing team.
- If consumer request further details after A & B above: The Creatine in this product is sourced from China from trusted partners that meet strict U.S. regulatory requirements and our own high internal standards.