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Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine

Best Value — Most Accessible Quality Monohydrate

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HealthRankings Team Reviewed by Dr. Maria Santos, MD
Rank #2 of All Supplements
Score 9.3/10
Price $25 (100 servings)
Rating Excellent
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Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine — Best Value — Most Accessible Quality Monohydrate
Optimum Nutrition's micronized creatine is the most widely used creatine supplement globally — micronized to reduce particle size for better dissolution and absorption. Informed Sport certified (third-party batch tested), 100% creatine monohydrate with no additives, and available in the largest variety of sizes from 60 to 400 servings. The best option for cost-conscious athletes who want quality without the Thorne premium.

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Strengths

  • Informed Sport certified (third-party batch tested)
  • Micronized for better dissolution
  • 100 servings under $25 — best price/quality ratio
  • Most widely available
  • 400 serving bulk option
  • No fillers

Limitations

  • Not Creapure (US-manufactured)
  • Unflavored only in bulk sizes
  • Lower purity spec than Creapure (still excellent)

At a Glance

FormMicronized creatine monohydrate
CertificationInformed Sport
FlavorsUnflavored (bulk)
ValueBest price per gram

The Bottom Line

9.3/10
Excellent — All Supplements

Optimum Nutrition's micronized creatine is the most widely used creatine supplement globally — micronized to reduce particle size for better dissolution and absorption. Informed Sport certified (third-party batch tested), 100% creatine monohydrate with no additives, and available in the largest variety of sizes from 60 to 400 servings. The best option for cost-conscious athletes who want quality without the Thorne premium.

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