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Hi,
If you are taking Creatine, you should read this email. First, congrats on taking Creatine daily. That's the first step, but I was shocked to find out that so many of the Creatine Gummies on Amazon have ZERO, or basically zero, Creatine.
Here is the story:
Two studies just revealed that a majority of the Amazon contain little to no actual creatine.
We're talking about products with 4.4 to 4.7 star ratings. Thousands of reviews. Best-seller badges. And zero creatine inside.
One of them—the 4th best-selling creatine gummy on Amazon—had literally zero creatine. Another one, the 2nd most popular, had just 0.005 grams per serving. You'd need to eat 2,000 of them to get what they claim is in one serving.
Here's why:
Water is used to make gummies. When creatine mixes with water during manufacturing, it converts to creatinine—a useless metabolite your body can't use for performance. The heat during production accelerates this breakdown.
Lab tests on the failed products showed large amounts of creatinine present. The creatine they might have started with had degraded before the gummies even left the factory.
The one gummy that did have Creatine on Amazon was Create (the only one I would agree to sell on The Feed).
This Amazon situation made me realize: if brands are this careless about whether there's any creatine at all, what else are they cutting corners on?
Then Momentous delivered a huge blow to the creatine gummy craze this week
They solved the gummy problem by not making a gummy at all.
Instead of a gummy bear, they created a creatine "chew" that's like a SweetTart candy. It's dry, not water-based, so the creatine stays stable and doesn't degrade.
Tastes incredible. And here's the kicker—they made it with Creapure.
What is Creapure and why does it matter?
Most creatine—including what's in those failed Amazon gummies—comes from China with zero transparency about production standards or purity. No creatine is manufactured in the US. You're just trusting that white powder is what the label says.
There's only one way to know for sure what you're getting: Creapure from Germany.
Creapure is pharmaceutical-grade, rigorously tested, and completely transparent about origin and purity. It's the gold standard for creatine. Once I learned about the different sources of creatine, I switched to only using Creapure. Period.
But here's the thing—every brand using Creapure is selling you the exact same German-manufactured creatine monohydrate. The price difference between brands is wild though.
That's why I created The Feed Lab Creatine. Same gold-standard Creapure as the premium brands, but I'm saving you 10-30% by cutting out the markup. Best price you'll find anywhere for real Creapure.
My biggest creatine mistake
The quality of your creatine matters, but only if you take it daily. And that's been my problem—not taking it every single day.
That's why those Momentous chews have been a game-changer for me
Each chew has 1g of creatine. I take 5 a day to hit my 5g target.
Yes, they're about 4x more expensive per serving than The Feed Lab powder. But the convenience factor and the value of actually staying consistent daily? Totally worth it for me.
My creatine system now:
Got a protein shake? Add a scoop of The Feed Lab Creatine powder. Save the money.
No shake? Running out the door? Grab 5 Momentous chews.
I'm now keeping a ziplock bag of these chews stashed in my backpack so I never miss a day. That consistency is what makes creatine actually work.
If you're serious about creatine, make sure it's Creapure. And make sure you're taking it every single day.
Get Momentous Creatine Chews (Creapure in a convenient chew)
Get The Feed Lab Creatine (best price on Creapure powder)
- Matt
Founder
The Feed.
P.S. Why is Creapure actually better than other creatine?
Better bioavailability - Creapure's micronized particles dissolve more easily and are absorbed more efficiently by your body. A 2016 study found that micronized creatine monohydrate was absorbed more efficiently than non-micronized forms, leading to faster uptake into muscle cells.
Easier on your stomach - Due to its 99.9% purity and improved solubility, Creapure is significantly less likely to cause stomach issues or bloating. Generic creatine often contains impurities like creatinine that can irritate your digestive tract. Creapure eliminates this risk.
No mystery ingredients - Most generic creatine comes from China with zero transparency. Creapure is manufactured in Germany with pharmaceutical-grade production standards and complete transparency about origin and purity.
The bottom line: if your creatine label doesn't explicitly say "Creapure," it's probably from China and you have no idea what you're actually getting.
P.P.S. If you really want a traditional gummy bear style creatine chew, the only one that actually tested well in those Amazon studies was Create. That's the only creatine gummy we carry for that reason. They're NSF tested too, showing you they really care about quality. Get Create Creatine Gummies here.
Amazon creatine gummy testing sources: SuppCo Report | NOW Foods Testing
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