Creatine Monohydrate 3300 by OstroVit
Not everyone feels like carrying a shaker with powder. This OstroVit container holds creatine monohydrate capsules, 1100mg each. Three capsules make one 3300mg serving. You won't taste anything, you don't have to measure anything, and the container fits in any sports bag. Ideal for anyone who wants to try creatine without immediately buying a large bag of powder.
Why capsules instead of powder
Powder is often cheaper per gram, no secret there. But anyone who has ever taken creatine knows that it tastes slightly sandy and settles at the bottom of your glass. A capsule solves that. The powder is enclosed in a gelatin shell that breaks open in your stomach within a few minutes. After that, your body processes it exactly like powder. The composition is pure: creatine monohydrate and the capsule shell, nothing else. No sweetener, no flavoring, no coloring. With 120 capsules, you get 40 servings, about six weeks if you take it every day.
What creatine is
Creatine is a substance your body produces itself from three amino acids: arginine, glycine, and methionine. Your liver and kidneys do most of the work. You also get creatine from meat and fish. About 95 percent is stored in your skeletal muscles, mostly as phosphocreatine.
Creatine monohydrate
On the shelf, you'll find creatine in all sorts of forms: HCl, ethyl ester, buffered (Kre-Alkalyn), or nitrate. This product contains creatine monohydrate: creatine bonded to one water molecule. It is a stable form. On the label, you'll see two numbers. 1 serving of 3 capsules provides 3300mg of creatine monohydrate, of which 2904mg is pure creatine. The rest is the water molecule. That 88 percent ratio applies to all monohydrates, including other brands.
Who creatine is interesting for
Creatine has traditionally been associated with strength sports, but the group of users is broader. Think of sprinters, soccer players, field hockey players, and anyone who trains in short, intense bursts, such as in CrossFit or interval training. The OstroVit label lists adults who exercise intensively as the target group.
In short: this is creatine monohydrate without the unnecessary extras. Three capsules, 3300mg, one container for six weeks. If you want to switch to a larger supply later, OstroVit also offers the same capsule in a container of 400.