{"id":1046423,"date":"2026-06-24T05:04:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T05:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1046423\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T05:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T05:04:16","slug":"whats-really-in-your-creatine-8-creatine-powders-that-could-be-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1046423\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Really In Your Creatine? 8 Creatine Powders That Could Be Right For You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black \"><b>These third-party tested creatine powders contain 5g of the gold standard creatine monohydrate. <\/b><\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black \">A prominent New Zealand supplement brand has pulled products from sale after concerns about packaging and labelling, prompting other suppliers to actively clarify to customers what is in their own products. <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black \">\n         A video published on<br \/>\n         YouTube  raised concerns about NZ Muscle\u2019s   packaging, labelling and regulatory compliance of protein powders and creatine.\n        <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\">In a statement published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/nz-muscle-pulls-protein-and-creatine-supplements-after-review\/OFYZU2QW4ZDPBOTAXKYVML43KQ\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/nz-muscle-pulls-protein-and-creatine-supplements-after-review\/OFYZU2QW4ZDPBOTAXKYVML43KQ\/\">Herald<\/a>, NZ Muscle  detailed how an internal review found several of its products had \u201cnon-compliant packaging\u201d and the Commerce Commission is now reassessing whether it would launch a full investigation into the company. <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\">The situation  raises the question &#8211; what\u2019s really in the supplements we\u2019re taking? <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"> Here\u2019s what to look out for when shopping for creatine powder, and we share the products that could be right for you. <\/p>\n<p>What to look out for in creatine powder<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/viva\/beauty\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/viva\/beauty\/\">recent article published in Viva<\/a> unpacked why creatine monohydrate is the gold standard of the trending supplement, but there\u2019s a few more things you should know. <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\">To sell creatine powder in New Zealand, a company must comply with  the Food Act 2014, such as a Food Control Plan (FCP) or National Programme (for example, NP3). Companies are legally responsible to ensure products are safe, accurately labelled and manufactured in a registered, hygienic facility. <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\">Current regulations for selling creatine in New Zealand include: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black tw-pl-5 tw-list-disc\">\n<li class=\"tw-mt-1\">Labels must provide a full list of ingredients in descending order, including the net weight, name and address of the manufacturer or seller, plus clear dosage instructions <\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-mt-1\">If the creatine is repacked or manufactured in New Zealand, the facility must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards<\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-mt-1\">Under the Fair Trading Act 1986, a product\u2019s claims about purity, origin and efficacy must be accurate and not misleading<\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-mt-1\">If imported from overseas, the creatine powder needs to satisfy New Zealand\u2019s biosecurity laws and food safety standards <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\">Other things to look out for include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black tw-pl-5 tw-list-disc\">\n<li class=\"tw-mt-1\"><b>Creatine monohydrate<\/b> is the most researched form of creatine on the market. An effective dose of creatine monohydrate ranges from 3 to 5 grams; this is the research-backed amount needed to maintain creatine saturation in muscles<\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-mt-1\"><b>Micronised particles<\/b> has smaller particles which make for easier mixing; it dissolves faster in water and doesn\u2019t have that gritty texture<\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-mt-1\"><b>Third-party certifications<\/b> ensure purity. Independent verifications like NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport ensure that a product contains what is listed on the label and is free from contaminants. Many brands will include a Certificate Of Analysis (COA) on their website to confirm purity and safety from heavy metals and impurities<\/li>\n<li class=\"tw-mt-1\"><b>Flavoured vs unflavoured <\/b>If you want extra assurance of purity, look out for unflavoured formulas, which often don\u2019t contain filler ingredients or artificial additives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which creatine is right for you? <\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"\" class=\"responsively-lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Dosage: <\/b>40 serves of 5g doses<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Origin: <\/b>Packed in New Zealand with ingredients sourced from Germany <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Flavoured or unflavoured: <\/b>Unflavoured<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Ingredients: <\/b>Micronised creatine monohydrate (Creavitalis\u00ae)<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Third-party certified: <\/b>Yes<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"\" class=\"responsively-lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Dosage: <\/b>100 serves of 5g doses<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Origin: <\/b>Packed in New Zealand with imported ingredients<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Flavoured or unflavoured: <\/b>Unflavoured<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Ingredients: <\/b>100% creatine monohydrate <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Third-party certified: <\/b>Yes<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"\" class=\"responsively-lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Dosage: <\/b>67 serves of 3g doses<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Flavoured or unflavoured: <\/b>Unflavoured<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Ingredients: <\/b>Micronised creatine monohydrate<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Third-party certified: <\/b>Yes<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"\" class=\"responsively-lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Dosage: <\/b>30 serves of 10.6g doses <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Origin: <\/b>Formulated in<b> <\/b>New Zealand<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Flavoured or unflavoured: <\/b>Flavoured<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Ingredients: <\/b>Magnesium bisglycinate (330mg), creatine monohydrate (5g), citric acid, steviol glycosides, natural peach flavour.<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Third-party certified: <\/b>Yes<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"\" class=\"responsively-lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Dosage: <\/b>31 serves of 8.7g doses<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Origin: <\/b>Formulated in New Zealand <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Flavoured or unflavoured: <\/b>Flavoured<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Ingredients: <\/b>Creatine monohydrate (5000mg), sodium (Himalayan pink salt) 500mg, potassium chloride (200mg), vitamin C (ascorbic scid) 100mg, magnesium citrate (60mg), citric acid, natural lemon flavour, stevia leaf extract.<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Third-party certified: <\/b>Yes<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"\" class=\"responsively-lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Dosage: <\/b>40 serves of 5g doses<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Origin: <\/b>Made in New Zealand with imported ingredients<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Flavoured or unflavoured: <\/b>Unflavoured<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Ingredients: <\/b>100% micronised creatine monohydrate 5g<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Third-party certified:<\/b> Yes<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"\" class=\"responsively-lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Dosage: <\/b>60 serves of 5g doses<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Origin: <\/b>Packed in New Zealand with ingredients sourced from Germany <\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Flavoured or unflavoured: <\/b>Unflavoured<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Ingredients: <\/b>100% creatine monohydrate (Creapure)<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Third-party certified: <\/b>Yes<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"\" class=\"responsively-lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Dosage: <\/b>167 serves of 3g doses<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Origin: <\/b>Formulated in Australia<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Flavoured or unflavoured: <\/b>Unflavoured<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Ingredients: <\/b>Purest Creatine\u2122 micronised creatine monohydrate<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\"><b>Third-party certified: <\/b>Yes<\/p>\n<p>More wellbeing<\/p>\n<p data-test-ui=\"viva-article-paragraph\" class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-font-proxima tw-text-lg tw-font-normal tw-leading-6 tw-text-black NQVPqQgxO\">The latest wellbeing news to know, from the impact processed foods could have on your on body, to what causes a racing heartbeat. 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