Creatine monohydrate is the most-researched, most-proven supplement in the fitness industry, full stop — it increases physical performance across successive bursts of short, high-intensity exercise. It works. What actually varies between brands is purity, dose, and whether you can stand to drink it.
DY Nutrition's 'The Creatine' is built right: 6000mg of creatine per scoop — comfortably above the 3–5g clinical dose — with Beta-Alanine, Taurine and a B-vitamin complex added alongside. And because it's flavoured, a daily scoop is genuinely easy to get down, with no hiding it in a protein shake to mask the taste.
Made by the team behind Dorian Yates — six Mr Olympia titles' worth of heritage, and no shortcuts.
MAIN FEATURES
ACTUALLY DRINKABLE:
Unflavoured creatine has a chalky, slightly bitter edge that puts people off long before they see results — and creatine only works if you take it every single day. Flavoured versions solve the compliance problem: mix, drink, done. No hiding it in squash, no forcing down grit at the bottom of the glass.
FULLER & HARDER:
Creatine draws water into your muscle cells, which is why lifters describe looking and feeling fuller within a couple of weeks of starting. It's the same cell volumisation effect that makes the pump hit harder mid-session. Stay consistent and stay hydrated — the water goes into the muscle, not around it.
MIXES CLEAN
Flavoured formulas are usually built with better solubility in mind, so you get less of the sludge that settles at the bottom of a shaker. Straight into cold water, quick shake, and it goes down without the sandy texture that puts people off unflavoured monohydrate.
HOW TO USE
Mix 1 heaped scoop (10g) with 250ml of cold water (or your post-workout shake). Take daily for max effect. Timing doesn't matter — pre, post, or any time of day works the same. No loading phase required.
INGREDIENTS
Mix 1 heaped scoop (10g) with 250ml of cold water (or your post-workout shake). Take daily for max effect. Timing doesn't matter — pre, post, or any time of day works the same. No loading phase required.