The Fast Facts
- We tested six of the best creatine supplements, including creatine monohydrate and creatine hydrochloride options.
- Our dietitians and testers considered quality, ingredients, and taste to find the best creatine supplement.
- Their top choice? Thorne Creatine: a single ingredient, high quality option with no aftertaste and an affordable price point.
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Best creatine monohydrate overall: Thorne Creatine | Skip to review
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Most affordable creatine: Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate | Skip to review
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Best creatine for muscle growth: Transparent Labs Creatine HMB | Skip to review
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Best creatine hydrochloride supplement: Kaged Creatine HCI Powder | Skip to review
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Best creatine for athletes: Momentous Creatine | Skip to review
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Best creatine capsules: Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Capsules | Skip to review
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Creatine is a go-to supplement among athletes for boosting energy, performance, and strength.
The products on our best creatine list have been tested by registered dietitians Kelli McGrane, MS, and Rachael Ajmera, MS, and our pick from Momentous was tested by Performance athlete Jackie Cruz. Every product was first vetted by our Medical Standards and Insights team.
The creatine powders and capsules were batch-tested and reviewed for their taste, texture, mixability, ingredients, and packaging.
For a fair comparison, all the powders listed below were mixed in a glass of water and stirred with a spoon, rather than shaken. The amount of water used varied from 6 to 12 ounces (177 to 355 milliliters), depending on each manufacturer’s directions.
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