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Applied Nutrition Creatine 3000
Applied Nutrition Creatine 3000 keeps it simple: micronised creatine monohydrate, 120 caps per pack.
Why people take it
- Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise (with a daily intake of 3 g)
What it is
- Creatine monohydrate — the form used in the overwhelming majority of published research
- In capsules, so there is nothing to mix
How to use
Take as directed on the pack. Most people use 3–5 g a day, every day, with or without food.
Good to know
- Format: caps
- Caffeine free
A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.
At a glance
£0.58
per 5g creatine
Strong
evidence for creatine monohydrate
Our honest take
Plain creatine monohydrate in vegetable capsules, for people who would rather not mix a powder. The trade-off is cost and capsule count: you take 4 capsules for a 3 g serving, and per gram of creatine it costs about three times as much as Applied Nutrition's powder. If capsules are the only way you will take creatine every day, this is a sensible, no-frills option.
- You will not mix a powder but will happily swallow capsules
- You want plain creatine with no flavourings or sweeteners
- You want something easy to keep at work or in a gym bag
- Cost per dose matters: the powder is much cheaper per gram
- You find large capsules hard to swallow: you take 4 at a time
- You want a 5 g daily dose, which would mean about 7 capsules
The science
Creatine monohydrate· evidence: Strong
Creatine monohydrate is the most studied sports supplement there is, with hundreds of controlled trials in people over more than 30 years. It is also the form used in almost all of that research, which is why we treat it as the benchmark other creatine forms have to beat.
The effect builds up as your muscle creatine stores fill, which takes roughly three to four weeks at a steady daily dose, or about a week if you choose to load. You do not need to load or to cycle off.
Research into other uses, such as effects on the brain or on mood, is at an early stage and not established, so we make no claims about them.
Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine.
Daily creatine consumption can enhance the effect of resistance training on muscle strength in adults over the age of 55 years. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine, together with resistance training that increases in workload over time and is repeated at least three times a week for several weeks, at an intensity of at least 65–75% of one repetition maximum.
Typical dose: 3–5 g a day, taken every day
Safety: Well tolerated by healthy adults at 3–5 g a day. Expect a small gain in body weight (water held in muscle) in the first weeks. Larger doses taken at once can upset the stomach. Creatine can raise creatinine on a blood test, so tell your doctor you take it. Speak to your GP first if you have a kidney condition.
Research we looked at:
Kreider RB et al. (2017). ISSN position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 14:18.
Antonio J et al. (2021). Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 18:13.
EFSA NDA Panel (2011). Scientific opinion on creatine and physical performance. EFSA Journal 9(7):2303.
GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register: authorised claims for creatine.
Ingredients & nutrition
Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.
How to use
What buyers are saying
Highly rated on Amazon UK by buyers who prefer capsules to powder. The most common praise is that they are easy to swallow, taste of nothing and fit easily into a daily routine, and many are repeat buyers. The main complaints are that some find the capsules on the large side, and opinions are mixed on taking 4 a day.
Our own summary of Amazon UK customer reviews for this product (about 290 ratings), read 9 October 2026. These are not SupplementHQ customer reviews, and we include the complaints as well as the praise.
Price per dose & how it compares
| Product | Size | Price | Per 5g creatine |
|---|---|---|---|
| This product | 120 caps | £10.49 | £0.58 |
| Applied Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate Micronized | from £11.48 | £0.18 | |
| Applied Nutrition Creatine HCL | from £15.99 | £0.89 | |
| Applied Nutrition Creatine Gummies | from £14.69 | £1.22 |
Cost per 5g lets you compare different sizes and formats fairly.Worked out from our current prices.
Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.
Applied Nutrition Creatine 3000 keeps it simple: micronised creatine monohydrate, 120 caps per pack.
Why people take it
- Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise (with a daily intake of 3 g)
What it is
- Creatine monohydrate — the form used in the overwhelming majority of published research
- In capsules, so there is nothing to mix
How to use
Take as directed on the pack. Most people use 3–5 g a day, every day, with or without food.
Good to know
- Format: caps
- Caffeine free
A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.
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