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Applied Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate + Peptide
This combines standard creatine monohydrate — the most researched supplement in sports nutrition — with creatine peptides, a form intended to absorb more readily and sit more easily on the stomach.
Creatine supports strength, power output and total training volume. It works cumulatively: take it daily and the effect builds over a few weeks.
Why choose it
- Creatine monohydrate plus creatine peptides
- Supports strength, power and training volume
- Peptide form intended to be easier on digestion
- Unflavoured — mixes into anything
- 444g tub
How to use
Take 3–5g daily with water, juice or a shake. No loading phase needed, and timing does not matter — consistency does.
At a glance
£0.42
per 5g creatine
Strong
evidence for creatine monohydrate
Informed Sport
independently tested
Our honest take
5 g of creatine monohydrate plus 2.4 g of PeptiStrong, a fava bean peptide sold for recovery. The creatine has strong evidence behind it; PeptiStrong does not yet, and it has no authorised health claim. Per gram of creatine it costs a little over twice as much as plain powder, so you are paying extra for an ingredient with little independent proof, and buyers often dislike the taste and smell.
- You want Informed Sport tested creatine and are curious to try PeptiStrong
- You will mix it into a flavoured drink or smoothie
- You want the best value creatine: plain monohydrate is cheaper per gram
- You dislike strong tastes: buyers often mention a bitter taste and smell
- You have favism or a legume allergy: it contains fava bean protein
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.
PeptiStrong (fava bean protein hydrolysate)· evidence: Insufficient
PeptiStrong is a branded ingredient made by breaking down fava bean protein into small peptides. It is marketed for muscle recovery and growth. The research behind it is at an early stage: a small number of studies, mostly linked to the company that makes it, and not yet enough independent work in people to say what it does at this dose.
There is no authorised health claim for it, so we make no claims about its effects. If you are buying this product, the creatine is the part with strong evidence behind it.
Typical dose: 2.4 g per serving in this product
Safety: Made from fava beans (broad beans). Avoid if you have favism (G6PD deficiency) or are allergic to legumes, and speak to your GP first if unsure.
Ingredients & nutrition
Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.
How to use
What buyers are saying
Rated fairly well on Amazon UK. Many buyers feel it works well for strength and recovery, though it is hard to say how much of that comes from the creatine itself. The most common complaints are an unpleasant taste and smell, powder that clumps or does not mix easily, and occasional stomach upset.
Our own summary of Amazon UK customer reviews for this product (about 100 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 | 444g | £25.49 | £0.42 |
| Applied Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate Micronized | from £11.48 | £0.18 | |
| Applied Nutrition Creatine + Hydration | from £19.29 | £0.64 |
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.
This combines standard creatine monohydrate — the most researched supplement in sports nutrition — with creatine peptides, a form intended to absorb more readily and sit more easily on the stomach.
Creatine supports strength, power output and total training volume. It works cumulatively: take it daily and the effect builds over a few weeks.
Why choose it
- Creatine monohydrate plus creatine peptides
- Supports strength, power and training volume
- Peptide form intended to be easier on digestion
- Unflavoured — mixes into anything
- 444g tub
How to use
Take 3–5g daily with water, juice or a shake. No loading phase needed, and timing does not matter — consistency does.
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