What is creatine monohydrate?

A plain-English guide to the ingredient at the heart of Pop Gummies.

Creatine is one of the best-known supplement ingredients around, but plenty of people aren't sure what it actually is. Here's a quick, no-hype explainer.

What is creatine?

Creatine is a compound your body makes naturally, mainly in the liver and kidneys, from three amino acids: arginine, glycine and methionine. It's also found in food, especially red meat and fish. Most of the creatine in your body is stored in your muscles.

What does "monohydrate" mean?

Creatine monohydrate is simply creatine bound to one water molecule. It's a stable, white, crystalline powder and the most common form of creatine sold as a supplement. When you see "creatine" on a tub or jar, it's usually monohydrate.

A long history

Creatine was first identified in 1832 by the French chemist Michel Eugène Chevreul, who found it in meat. Its name comes from the Greek word kreas, meaning flesh. Creatine supplements became widely available in the 1990s, and creatine has been studied by researchers for many decades. Today it's sold around the world in powders, capsules and, more recently, gummies.

How much is in Pop Gummies?

Four Pop Gummies contain 5000mg (5g) of creatine monohydrate. Each serve also contains 200mg betaine, 100mg Alpha GPC, 100mg vitamin B6 and 25mcg vitamin B12.

Why take it as a gummy?

Powder works, but it isn't always convenient. You need a scoop, a shaker and a drink, and some people don't love the gritty texture. Gummies take all of that out:

• No measuring or mixing
• Berry flavoured, chewy not chalky
• Easy to carry and easy to remember
• A fixed serve of 4 gummies, so you always know how much you've had

How to take Pop Gummies

Chew 4 gummies a day, with or without food, at any time that suits you. They're caffeine-free. Taking them at the same time each day can make the habit easier to stick to. Don't exceed the recommended daily serve.

As with any supplement, if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.

Dietary facts

Pop Gummies are vegan, gluten free, non-GMO and have zero sugar. Because they're vegan, the gummies are made without gelatine.

Formulated in Australia

Pop Gummies is an Australian brand, and our formula was developed here.

Still curious?

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