Is this the genuine, authentic product?

Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.

How is the price below retail?

We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.

How fast does it ship?

Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.

You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.

PVL PVL - 100% Pure Creatine - Unflavoured 5 g, 300 g

PVL 100% Pure Creatine - Unflavoured - Creatine is not an essential nutrient, as it is manufactured in the human body from L-arginine, glycine, and L-methionine. In humans and animals, approximately half of stored creatine originates from food (mainly from meat). Creatine helps the body produce a key muscle fuel, ATP. When we exercise hard, we deplete our ATP, and as a result become fatigued. Creatine helps the body to accelerate the rate at which ATP is replaced or resynthesized. Banned substance tested by Informed Choice

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $19.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Clean fuel: Quality protein and greens without the junk.
Easy to mix: Blends smooth into water, milk or a smoothie.
Recovery and everyday nutrition: Supports muscle, energy and filling dietary gaps.

Best suited to: eats little or no meat, competes under banned substance testing, wants the studied dose without measuring.

What the research supports

One 5 g scoop is pure micronized creatine monohydrate, with no flavour, sweetener or colour added. 300 g is 60 scoops.

Studies use 3 to 5 g of creatine a day for maintenance.

Strength (evidence: strong, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis): Creatine recharges the energy system muscles use for short, hard efforts, letting you push more weight or reps per set. Trials at 3 to 5 g a day show this consistently across decades of research.
Lean mass (evidence: strong, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis): Creatine draws water into muscle cells and supports harder training sessions, which over time adds more lean mass than training alone. Pooled trial data at 3 to 5 g a day back this consistently.
Mental focus (evidence: mixed, from randomized controlled trial): Creatine may help fuel brain cells the same way it fuels muscle, which is the theory behind testing it for memory and reaction time after poor sleep. Results at 5 g a day or more are small and inconsistent.

Read the literature: Strength on PubMed, Lean mass on PubMed, Mental focus on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Eats little or no meat: Roughly half of stored creatine normally comes from food, so baseline muscle stores start lower without it and that group shows the largest response in trials.
Competes under banned substance testing: Informed Choice batch testing is what separates this from an identical bulk powder, and it is the only meaningful difference between monohydrate tubs.
Wants the studied dose without measuring: The scoop is 5 g, which is the exact daily amount the strength and power research ran on.

Look elsewhere if

Wants something to feel before a session: caffeine at 100 to 200 mg. Creatine is not a stimulant, saturation takes one to four weeks depending on the route, and there is nothing to notice on the day you take it.
Holding a weight for a class or a date: wait until afterwards. Creatine draws water into muscle and a kilogram or so on the scale over the first fortnight is normal and expected.
Will not drink an unflavoured powder: a flavoured creatine, or mix this into a protein shake or juice. Micronizing helps it stay suspended but it is still faintly chalky in plain water and it still settles.

What to expect

A kilogram or so of body water over the first week or two, which is creatine entering muscle and is meant to happen. Heavier sets or an extra rep or two show up around four to six weeks on 5 g a day, or inside a week if you use the loading route. On any given day you feel nothing at all from it.

How it compares

Compared with creatine HCl or a buffered creatine: Monohydrate is the form nearly every trial used, and 300 g at a 5 g dose is 60 days where the newer forms are usually sold a month at a time for more. The tradeoff: You mix 5 g of powder rather than a gram or two, and monohydrate can feel heavy in the stomach through the first week, which is exactly what the newer forms are sold on.
Compared with creatine capsules: 5 g in one scoop rather than eight to ten capsules, at a much lower price per gram. The tradeoff: It needs water and a shaker. Capsules go in a bag and get taken on days when a shaker does not come out.

Product details

Active ingredient: Creatine monohydrate (micronized)
Ingredient form: g
Strength: 5 g
Suggested use: Start with 3-5 g/day for 4 week OR (optional loading phase) 15-20 g per day for 5-7 days, then maintain 2-5 g per day. Mix 1 scoop with 150-500 mL of cold water, juice or your favourite drink.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: PVL

How to take it

Start with 3-5 g/day for 4 week OR (optional loading phase) 15-20 g per day for 5-7 days, then maintain 2-5 g per day. Mix 1 scoop with 150-500 mL of cold water, juice or your favourite drink.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each 5 g scoop contains

Creatine monohydrate (micronized): 5 g

Free from

Contains no colours, flavours, sweeteners. Vegan.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about PVL - 100% Pure Creatine - Unflavoured

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.