HSN - CREATINE MONOHYDRATE POWDER (200 MESH)

About the Product

The Creatine Monohydrate Powder (200 Mesh) from HSN's RawSeries line is a single-ingredient food supplement based on 100% pure, unadulterated, unflavored, and additive-free 200 mesh micronized creatine monohydrate. 200 mesh refers to the particle size of the powder (corresponding to particles with a diameter smaller than 75 µm), which ensures a sufficiently reduced particle size for good suspension in liquid, faster dissolution, and a less gritty mouthfeel compared to conventional non-micronized creatine monohydrate. Creatine monohydrate is universally recognized as the sports supplement with the most scientific evidence base of all time, with thousands of studies published over more than 3 decades, surpassing all other compounds in documented ergogenic properties. The purity of the raw material is certified by independent external laboratory analysis, ensuring the absence of undesirable compounds such as DCD (Dicyandiamide) and DHT (Dihydrotriazine), the two main process contaminants in creatine synthesis. Vegan, gluten-free, and GMO-free. Available in 150g, 500g, and 1kg formats.

Benefits

Creatine monohydrate: the sports supplement with the strongest scientific evidence base ever: Creatine monohydrate is a peptide synthesized in the body from the amino acids arginine, methionine, and glycine, and also obtained through diet by consuming meat and fish. It is primarily stored in skeletal muscle (~95%) as free creatine (~40%) and phosphocreatine or creatine phosphate (~60%). Phosphocreatine is the reference energy substrate of the phosphagen system, the metabolic pathway responsible for the ultra-rapid regeneration of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) during the first 10 to 15 seconds of maximal exercise, such as a sprint, a maximal lift, or an explosive jump. By increasing muscle phosphocreatine stores through supplementation, creatine monohydrate increases ATP regeneration capacity during high-intensity efforts, leading to documented improvements in strength, power, number of repetitions, and training volume. As recognized by the EFSA, creatine is proven to contribute to increased physical performance in short bursts of high-intensity exercise.

200 mesh format: standard micronisation for better suspension and dissolution: The 200 mesh standard defines the maximum opening size of the sieve meshes used to classify the powder, corresponding to particles with a diameter of approximately 75 µm or less. This reduced particle size results in three practical advantages over non-micronized, coarser-grained creatine monohydrate: the suspension in liquid is more homogeneous and lasts longer (smaller particles settle more slowly), partial dissolution is faster, and the gritty texture sensation in the mouth is significantly reduced. Creatine monohydrate is not strictly water-soluble (it does not form a true solution), but it does suspend in liquid, and the fineness of 200 mesh powder makes this suspension homogeneous enough to be easily consumed mixed in 200 to 250 ml of water, juice, or protein shake without detecting the particles.

100% pure: no additives, no blends, no dilution by excipients: HSN's RawSeries philosophy is based on maximum purity and transparency: a single ingredient, without additives, flavourings, sweeteners, anti-caking agents, or any other ingredient other than pure creatine monohydrate. This approach ensures that the user knows exactly what they are ingesting and at what dose, without the variability introduced by excipients or complementary ingredients. For those who already have a defined supplement stack and want to add creatine precisely and controllably, pure creatine monohydrate is the only choice that guarantees exact dosing.

Free of DCD and DHT: purity certified by an independent external laboratory: During the chemical synthesis process of creatine monohydrate, if production conditions are not strictly controlled, undesirable metabolites such as DCD (Dicyandiamide) and DHT (Dihydrotriazine) can form, which reduce product purity and may have safety implications at high doses. HSN certifies the absence of these contaminants in each batch through analysis by an accredited independent external laboratory, with certificates available on the product page. This external certification distinguishes HSN creatine from products without independent purity certification, which is especially relevant given the increasing number of products of dubious quality available on e-commerce platforms without quality control.

Ergogenic effects documented over 30 years of research: Scientific research on creatine monohydrate spans over 30 years of controlled human studies, with very consistent conclusions about its ergogenic effects: it increases maximal strength (1RM) in resistance exercises, increases muscle power in explosive activities, increases sustained training volume (number of repetitions per set at a given percentage of 1RM), improves recovery between sets and between training sessions, and has long-term lean muscle mass increasing effects when combined with progressive resistance training. Large-scale meta-analyses published in recent decades consistently confirm these effects in different populations, from elite athletes to untrained adults, and from young adults to older adults.

Support for recovery and training volume: In addition to the acute effects of increased power and strength, creatine monohydrate supports muscle recovery between sessions, reducing exercise-induced muscle damage and accelerating the replenishment of glycogen and phosphocreatine stores. These recovery effects are especially relevant for athletes with high training frequency (5 to 7 sessions per week) or who perform double sessions, where recovery between sessions is the limiting factor for the total possible training volume.

Vegan, gluten-free, GMO-free, allergen-free: HSN's creatine monohydrate is produced by chemical synthesis (not from animal sources), making it suitable for vegan diets. The absence of any other ingredient also ensures the absence of gluten, lactose, soy, nuts, or other common allergens.

Usage

Recommended dose (maintenance): Mix ~3.4g (~½ scoop of 10 ml) in 200 to 250 ml of water, juice, or protein shake. Take once a day. The beneficial effect documented by the EFSA is obtained with a daily intake of 3g of creatine.

Timing: Creatine can be taken at any time of day (morning, pre-workout, post-workout, or between meals) without a clinically significant difference in long-term ergogenic effect. Post-workout intake in combination with a protein and carbohydrate source is often used to facilitate muscle absorption but is not mandatory.

Loading protocol (optional): To saturate muscle creatine stores more quickly (in 5 to 7 days instead of the 3 to 4 weeks of the maintenance protocol), a loading protocol of 20g/day (4 doses of 5g) can be followed for 5 to 7 days, followed by maintenance with 3 to 5g/day. The maintenance protocol without loading is equally effective in the long term and has better gastrointestinal tolerance.

Combinations: Can be combined with any other supplement: protein shakes, EAAs or BCAAs, carbohydrates (for absorption support), non-creatine pre-workouts (such as Amix's Yeep Pump or Applied Nutrition's ABE Pump), Glutamine, Beta-Alanine, or electrolytes.