{"product":{"product_id":"B00E9M4XEE","title":"BULKSUPPLEMENTS.COM Creatine Monohydrate Powder (Micronized Creatine), Creatine Powder - Unflavored, Pure, No Filler Powder - 5g (5000mg) per Serving, 200 Servings (1 Kilogram - 2.2 lbs)","price":"43.96","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vmidddeIL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E9M4XEE"},"comments":[{"body":"\u0026gt;The money is probably better spent on higher quality diet. You’ll build more actual muscle rather than just surrounding your tissue with water. $30/mo buys you steak instead of ground beef, and that’s about what you’d be spending on quality creatine.\r\n\r\n  What, no... just... what are you talking about?\r\n\r\n  First of all, creatine increases the volume of water INSIDE your muscle cells.\r\n\r\n  2nd of all here's 200 days worth of quality creatine for less than $20\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Bodybuilding/dp/B00E9M4XEE?th=1","subreddit_name":"bodybuilding","author":"resetallthethings"},{"body":"It's definitely optional but if you have the rest of your diet and training dialed in then it could be useful to add to your routine.  As u/JrDot13 said, 5 grams is a good daily dose.  It's probably best to put it in your pre-workout meal/shake/drink, but overall that's not a huge deal.  For the best value, I would go with something like [Bulk Supplements](https://smile.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Supplement/dp/B00E9M4XEE/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1493139948\u0026amp;sr=1-6\u0026amp;keywords=creatine\u0026amp;th=1) on Amazon.","subreddit_name":"veganfitness","author":"dreiter"},{"body":"Creatine Monohydrate.\r\n\r\n[Bulk Supplements](https://www.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Supplement/dp/B00E9M4XEE/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=hpc\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1508156452\u0026amp;sr=1-1-spons\u0026amp;keywords=creatine%2Bmonohydrate\u0026amp;th=1) has ~400 servings for 20 bucks on Amazon.","subreddit_name":"bodybuilding","author":"continuuuum"},{"body":"I definitely feel like I can push myself harder than before I was taking it. And that's what it is supposed to -- it increases your strength/abilities by increasing the amount of ATP (energy) available to your muscles so you can go harder/longer than you otherwise would have. It also helps with recovery so you can get back to it sooner. I take 5g every day. You want to take 3-5g every day consistently. Doesn't matter what time you take it, just that you take it every day so it stays built up and available. Don't worry about any specific brands, just buy plain ol' creatine monohydrate with nothing else in it - creatine monohydrate will be the same whether you get it from a bulk supplement provider or in a fancy branded bottle from bb.com. I tend to buy from [Bulk Supplements on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Bodybuilding/dp/B00E9M4XEE/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1531154070\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;keywords=bulk+supplements+creatine\u0026amp;psc=1) and it is really cheap. Also, I prefer the miconized (powdered) versions over more grainy versions because I don't have any problems mixing it that way.","subreddit_name":"xxfitness","author":"She_Squats"},{"body":"I don't use protein powder because I get more than enough protein from my daily diet.  I take 5g of [creatine](http://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-Micronized-Creatine-Monohydrate-Kilogram/dp/B00E9M4XEE/) every day.  It's cheap and I don't eat red meat (a normal source of creatine).  In case it isn't clear from all the other responses, proper diet is the first priority.  A proper diet needs no supplements.","subreddit_name":"Fitness","author":"Thibpyl"},{"body":"I skipped the loading phase. I went straight for 5g a day everyday even when I don't workout. In 2-3 weeks I gained about 7lbs and looked bigger, most of that is most likely water weight from creatine.\r\n\r\nI opted to skip the loading phase because I knew I would reach the desired effects of creatine within a few weeks anyways of just doing 5g a day. I figured it would be healthier than to take 2-4x of the recommended dose for a week.\r\n\r\nI think you should do 3g a day for a week or two then reassess if you should go up to 4g or 5g or stay at 3g or 2g a day.\r\n\r\nWhich brand do you take? I take the [Bulk Supplement Creatine](https://www.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Bodybuilding/dp/B00E9M4XEE). Maybe the brand you take is creatine mixed with other ingredients.","subreddit_name":"Supplements","author":"Batboyo"},{"body":"[are you talking about this one?](https://www.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Bodybuilding/dp/B00E9M4XEE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=2A8X8S0ZHW7PQ\u0026amp;keywords=creatine+monohydrate+bulk+supplements\u0026amp;qid=1661405340\u0026amp;sprefix=creatine+monohydrate+bu%2Caps%2C235\u0026amp;sr=8-2)","subreddit_name":"GYM","author":"Deagod"},{"body":"I mean that's probably fair, but chicken is cheap, so they may be prioritizing real food over supplements. And creatine is really expensive right now - [$55 for a kilo](https://www.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Bodybuilding/dp/B00E9M4XEE/). I swear it was like $20/kilo pre pandemic.","subreddit_name":"GYM","author":"thiney49"},{"body":"Nope. BulkSupplements.com Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) - Creatine Powder - Pre Workout with Creatine - Vegan Pre Workout - Pre Workout Women (1 Kilogram - 2.2 lbs) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00E9M4XEE/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_XVNSV18AGX066M0NSR58?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nIf you've got a cheaper source, please prove me wrong. I'd love to not pay $60 for it.","subreddit_name":"GYM","author":"thiney49"},{"body":"I ended up getting [this bulk supply](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E9M4XEE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1), should last around 200 days I think. I prefer powder because I mix it with my preworkout/protein shake so I don't forget it.","subreddit_name":"Fitness","author":"NBAshitpostalt"},{"body":"Here’s a quick tip to gain weight and keep it on. \r\n\r\nstart taking creative monohydrate. It’s a natural substance in your body that usually comes from digesting meat. This supplement helps you rapidly gain weight and muscle if you work out by adding water mass to your muscles. \r\n\r\nThis isn’t a steroid so don’t have super high expectations, but I gained about 32 pounds as a 130 pound 6’0 guy to 162. It helps you keep on the weight you put on. You have to eat well and workout while you do it, but still. \r\n\r\nBulkSupplements.com Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) - Creatine Powder (1 Kilogram - 2.2 lbs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E9M4XEE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2PAMFSW7PE9EGMTAJQKM\r\n\r\nThis one’s pretty good ^","subreddit_name":"nationalguard","author":"Im-out_here"},{"body":"I used the optimum nutrition for a long time. Decided to buy a bulk package earlier this year from amazon, different brand though. This thing will last me ages \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E9M4XEE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_PXNXNPSY5TAMN1NANT1G?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"MMA","author":"ThisFinnishguy"},{"body":"Some of it is, its one of those products you need to check the source of. I use this one.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Bodybuilding/dp/B00E9M4XEE/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1531434162\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u0026amp;keywords=Creatine%2BMonohydrate%2BPowder%2BMicronized%2Bby%2BBulkSupplements%2B(1%2Bkilogram)%2B%7C%2B99.99%25%2BPure%2BHigh%2BPerformance\u0026amp;dpID=41DXUThA78L\u0026amp;preST=_SX300_QL70_\u0026amp;dpSrc=srch\u0026amp;th=1","subreddit_name":"vegan","author":"LambdaScientist"},{"body":"\u0026gt; creatine but have no idea which type.\r\n\r\nCreatine monohydrate. Personally, I use [this](https://www.amazon.com/Monohydrate-Micronized-BulkSupplements-Performance-Bodybuilding/dp/B00E9M4XEE/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1521459699\u0026amp;sr=8-4).\r\n\r\nYou really don't need other supplements but some sort of protein powder can make it easier to hit one's macros. ","subreddit_name":"Fitness","author":"ArchmaesterOfPullups"},{"body":"You should definitely take creatine.  The best and cheapest you can get is from BulkSuppliments, you can get it on Amazon.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E9M4XEE\r\n\r\nIn regards to casein, whey, etc. you only need them to fill in the holes in your protein macro.  If you're already getting enough protein from food, then you don't need them at all.\r\n\r\nWith the exception of creatine, no, supplements don't make a *significant* difference.  Whey/casein is not considered by many to be a supplement, but a food source.","subreddit_name":"Fitness","author":"the_real_casperone"}]}