Creatine Monohydrate 1000mg Vegan Capsules | Strength & Brain

What Is Creatine Monohydrate?

Creatine monohydrate is a compound your body builds from three amino acids and stores mostly in muscle as phosphocreatine. Supplementing 3–5 g daily raises muscle stores by 20–40%, which fuels rapid ATP regeneration for strength and power.[1]ISSN Position Stand on Creatine Safety & Efficacy — J Int Soc Sports Nutr (2017) View source Each Remedy's capsule delivers exactly 1000 mg of creatine monohydrate and nothing else.

Your kidneys, liver, and pancreas make about 1 g of creatine per day, and a mixed diet adds 1–2 g from meat and fish. Most people still sit below saturation, which is why supplementing produces measurable gains, especially for vegetarians. For the deeper science walkthrough, see our complete evidence-based guide to creatine.

• Per capsule: 1000 mg creatine monohydrate
• Per bottle: 60 vegetarian capsules = 60 g of creatine
• Other ingredients: cellulose, glycerin, and water (the vegan capsule shell)
• Dose math: 3 capsules = 3 g, 5 capsules = 5 g

Why Choose Remedy's Creatine Monohydrate

This is a single-ingredient capsule: creatine monohydrate inside a vegan shell, with no proprietary blend, no flavoring, and no bulking agents. The format exists for one reason — a fixed, portable 1 g unit you can count instead of scoop.

Top Benefits of Creatine

Creatine is the most consistently effective sports supplement studied, raising strength and power output by 5–15% and adding 1–2 kg of lean mass when paired with resistance training.[3]Creatine & Body Composition Meta-Analysis — Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab (2003) View source Benefits reach beyond the gym, with growing evidence for brain energy, healthy aging, and recovery.

For the full evidence breakdown of each benefit, read what the research actually shows about creatine.

How Creatine Works: The ATP-Phosphocreatine System

Your muscles run on ATP but store only enough for a few seconds of all-out effort. Phosphocreatine donates a phosphate to rebuild ATP almost instantly, and supplementation enlarges that phosphocreatine reservoir by 20–40%.[6]Creatine Enhances Anaerobic ATP Synthesis — Mol Cell Biochem (2003) View source

More phosphocreatine means faster energy regeneration during sprints, heavy lifts, and repeated efforts. That extra capacity buys one or two more reps per set, which compounds into real strength and muscle over weeks.

• Buffer energy: rapid ATP resynthesis during short, intense bursts
• Cell hydration: draws water into muscle, signaling growth
• Training volume: more quality reps drive bigger adaptations

Creatine Dosage: Loading and Maintenance

The standard maintenance dose is 3–5 g daily, which is 3 to 5 of these 1000 mg capsules. An optional loading phase of 20 g per day for 5–7 days saturates muscle faster, while a flat 5 g daily reaches the same saturation in roughly 28 days.[7]Practical Aspects of Creatine Supplementation — Nutrition (2004) View source

That last row is the honest limit of the capsule format: a 20 g loading day means 20 capsules, which empties this bottle in 3 days. See the full protocol in our creatine dosage and loading guide.

When to Take Creatine

Timing matters far less than total daily intake, which drives about 90% of results. A modest edge may favor taking your 3–5 g after training, when muscle uptake is slightly higher, but the difference is small.[8]Pre vs Post Workout Creatine Timing — J Int Soc Sports Nutr (2013) View source On rest days, take your dose whenever you remember.

Daily consistency is the whole game. Missing an occasional day will not empty your stores, but taking creatine every day keeps saturation high. The details are in our guide on the best time to take creatine.

Capsules vs Powder: Which One You Should Buy

Remedy's makes creatine in both formats, so here is the straight comparison instead of a sales pitch. This bottle holds 60 g of creatine in 60 capsules; the powder tub holds 250 g in 50 scoops of 5 g, which makes it the cheaper format per gram.

Buy capsules if you travel, dislike mixing, or want a fixed dose you can count. Buy the creatine monohydrate powder if you plan to load, dose above 5 g, or want the lowest cost per gram. Both contain the same molecule, and gummies or HCL are covered in our creatine forms comparison.

Creatine for Women

Women benefit from creatine at the same 3–5 g daily dose as men and do not develop bulk. Creatine raises strength 5–15%, supports bone density and mood, and aids cognition across the lifespan.[9]Creatine in Women's Health: A Lifespan Perspective — Nutrients (2021) View source

Because women naturally store about 70–80% as much creatine as men, supplementing may matter more, not less. The "bulky" fear is unfounded, as explained in our article on creatine for women, benefits and myths.

Creatine for Brain and Cognitive Health

The brain uses about 20% of the body's energy, and creatine helps buffer that demand. Cognitive benefits are strongest under stress such as sleep deprivation, where supplementation has improved short-term memory and reaction time.[10]Creatine Cognition Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis — Front Nutr (2024) View source

Cognitive protocols often run 5–10 g daily, which is 5 to 10 capsules, so this is one case where powder may suit better. The evidence and its limits are covered in our creatine and cognitive health overview.

Side Effects and Safety

Creatine side effects are mild in healthy people, limited mostly to 1–2 kg of water weight and occasional stomach upset after large single doses. Long-term studies up to 21 months show no harm to kidney or liver markers in healthy users.[11]Long-Term Creatine Does Not Impair Renal Function — Med Sci Sports Exerc (1999) View source

Always tell your physician about any supplement, and pair creatine with adequate hydration. The drug classes below warrant a conversation with your doctor before starting.

The kidney myth is the most persistent one, and a 2023 narrative review called for a "requiem" for it in healthy users.[12]Requiem for Creatine-Induced Kidney Failure? — Nutrients (2023) View source For the full picture, see our deep dive on creatine side effects.

Who Should Not Take Creatine

Most healthy adults can take creatine safely, but a few groups should get medical clearance first. The 2017 ISSN position stand supports broad safety while advising caution where kidney function is already compromised.

• Pre-existing kidney disease: use only under physician supervision
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding: data are limited — avoid unless your doctor advises it
• Teenagers under 18: use only with parental and medical oversight
• Anyone on the drugs above: confirm with a prescriber before starting
• Bipolar disorder: discuss with your clinician before starting

What's in the Bottle

Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, and each capsule delivers 1000 mg of creatine monohydrate. The only other ingredients are the capsule shell itself.

• Active: Creatine Monohydrate 1000 mg per capsule
• Capsules per bottle: 60 (12 days at 5 g/day, 20 days at 3 g/day)
• Other ingredients: cellulose, glycerin, water (vegetarian capsule)
• Directions: take 3 to 5 capsules daily, with or without food
• Free from: gluten, GMO, artificial additives, and preservatives

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