You have been burned, so you tune it all out
Proprietary blends. Fairy-dust doses. Labels that promise the world and deliver a flavoured scoop of nothing. You have paid for it before, so now you assume every supplement is the same con.
That skepticism is healthy. Most of the aisle deserves it. But painting creatine with the same brush is a mistake, because it is the one supplement that has actually earned its reputation in the lab.
So do not take our word for it. Take the researchers'.
The evidence, with receipts
Every claim here is cited below. Check them.
+4.4 kg
Upper-body strength vs placebo
+11.4 kg
Lower-body strength vs placebo
- It is the most researched sports supplement in existence, with a formal International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand behind both its performance benefit and its safety.[2]
- On the big fear: the position stand concludes there is no evidence creatine harms kidney function in healthy adults, even at doses above a standard serving taken over long periods.[2]
- It is not a steroid, does not cause dehydration or cramping, and does not cause hair loss. A dedicated evidence review worked through each of these myths.[3]
- No loading required and no cycling required. One steady daily dose does the job.[3]
What you actually paid for last time
The tub that did nothing was probably underdosed, hidden inside a proprietary blend so you could not see how little was in there, or padded with filler.
Pure creatine monohydrate has nothing to hide. One ingredient, a clear dose, and it dissolves clean instead of sitting at the bottom of the glass.
Brotein's is exactly that. 100% pure, filler-free, unflavoured, WADA prohibited-list compliant, and made in South Africa. What the label says is what is in the tub.
How to test it on yourself
- 1
One scoop a day
No loading, no cycling, no protocol to get wrong. A single daily dose saturates your stores over time.
- 2
Track one honest metric
Pick a lift and watch the reps over a month. Creatine's effect is measurable, which is the whole point, so measure it.
- 3
Judge it at four weeks
Give it three to four weeks of daily use before you decide. If the aisle burned you before, let the data settle it this time.
Skeptics who came around
I’ve been taking this daily for 2 months or so - as someone who tends to struggle gaining and maintaining muscle, this has been a game changer. I sometimes find it gets a little clumpy but haven’t had any issues getting it to dissolve.
Emma Thomson · Verified buyer
My trainer recommended this creatine product to help with my strength training. I've been using it for a few weeks, and I'm definitely noticing improved muscle endurance and power. I'm able to push harder in my workouts, and I'm seeing better results. Highly recommend!
Justin Veldsman · Verified buyer
Keep coming back to this. Dissolves into nothing. Easy on the gut. Great results. Whole family is using it 👌🏼
Alison Shiel · Verified buyer
seeing some good results
Davy · Verified buyer
Ready to let the evidence decide?
- 100% pure, one ingredient
- No kidney harm in healthy adults
- WADA-compliant
Free delivery over R1 100.
References
- 1.Wang Z, Qiu B, Li R, et al. Effects of Creatine Supplementation and Resistance Training on Muscle Strength Gains in Adults <50 Years of Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients. 2024;16(21):3665. View source
- 2.Kreider RB, Kalman DS, Antonio J, et al. International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2017;14:18. View source
- 3.Antonio J, Candow DG, Forbes SC, et al. Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2021;18(1):13. View source