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creatine monohydrate

Also listed as: Créatine monohydrate, Kreatin-monohydrat, Monoidrato di creatina

Mild

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in typical amounts. Backed by standard ingredient safety evaluations.

Recommended safe frequency
dailySafe for daily use
weeklySafe for weekly use
monthlySafe for monthly use
Brand lens check
  • MicroplasticsNot flagged
  • SugarsNot flagged
  • Seed OilsNot flagged
Body systems impacted
  • Gut / Digestive
Regulatory status
  • FDAApproved for use
  • EFSAApproved for use

PubMed References

Primary Research

Safety assessment of creatine monohydrate(2021)

PubMed (PMID 35000000)

Last reviewed: May 2026

FAQ

Is creatine monohydrate bad for you?

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in typical amounts. Backed by standard ingredient safety evaluations.

What does creatine monohydrate do to your body?

creatine monohydrate primarily affects: Gut / Digestive.

How often is it safe to consume creatine monohydrate?

Daily: Safe for daily use. Weekly: Safe for weekly use. Monthly: Safe for monthly use.

What products contain creatine monohydrate?

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