Creatine
Monohydrate
200 Mesh
Wholesale

Creatine is a natural nitrogenous compound synthesised endogenously (~1-2g/day) from arginine, glycine and methionine. In skeletal muscle, ~60% exists as phosphocreatine (PCr) — the fastest ATP resynthesis system. During high-intensity exercise (sprint, lift), creatine kinase regenerates ATP from ADP + PCr at 12× the rate of glycolysis. Supplementation increases muscle PCr stores by 10-40%, directly improving performance in efforts lasting 5-30 seconds.

200 Mesh creatine has particle size <75μm vs <180μm for 80 Mesh. Smaller particles: faster dispersion (88% at 30s vs ~55%), less sediment in shaker, better blending with other powder ingredients, lower GI side effect risk. Biological effectiveness is identical — the creatine molecule reaching the muscle is the same.

Loading (20g/day for 5-7 days, then 3-5g/day): PCr saturation in 5-7 days. No loading (3-5g/day from day 1): PCr saturation in ~28 days. Final result is identical. Loading makes sense for fast upcoming competition prep. Without loading is better for GI-sensitive individuals. Both protocols are equally valid.

According to current research, post-workout supplementation slightly outperforms pre-workout in studies that directly compare the two protocols (Antonio & Ciccone, 2013; Forbes et al., 2021). Mechanism: after training, muscles are more insulin-sensitive and the creatine transporter (SLC6A8) is active - favourable conditions for creatine uptake. Practical recommendation: take creatine at the same time every day, for convenience and consistency. Timing matters less than regularity. The key point: take it daily, with a meal containing carbohydrates and protein.

The old myth: caffeine cancels out the effects of creatine. Studies from the 1990s (Vandenberghe et al., 1996) suggested antagonism - but they were methodologically flawed. The current ISSN position and meta-analyses: there is no clinically relevant antagonism between caffeine and creatine under typical supplementation conditions. Both compounds can be used together with no loss of effectiveness. The mechanism of theoretical antagonism (caffeine as an adenosine-receptor antagonist may affect PCr kinetics) is not clinically relevant at supplemental doses. Practical recommendation: a pre-workout with creatine + caffeine is acceptable and widely used.

Yes - creatine monohydrate has one of the best-documented safety profiles of any supplement. Key facts: (1) Long-term studies of up to 5 years have shown no adverse effects on kidney function in healthy individuals. (2) Urinary creatinine rises after supplementation - but this is a metabolite of creatine, not a marker of kidney damage. (3) EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority) has recognised 3 g/day as safe for the general population. (4) The initial increase in body weight (0.5-2 kg) is intracellular water retention - not fat tissue. People with pre-existing kidney disease should consult a physician before supplementing.

Yes - synthetic creatine monohydrate (produced from sarcosine and cyanamide by a chemical route) contains no animal-derived ingredients and is 100% vegan. It meets the requirements for halal and kosher supplements (certificates available on request). Every batch supplied by FDCM includes a CoA confirming composition - with no animal-derived ingredients. Worth noting: Creapure (a creatine brand) and non-Creapure creatine are both vegan - the difference is only the manufacturer and raw-material quality, not the source.

FDCM 200 Mesh creatine is a B2B raw material in a 25 kg bag - the identical substance found in retail capsules/sachets, but without packaging, labelling, distribution-chain margin and retail mark-up. Raw-material cost: €22.98/25 kg = €0.92/kg. Typical retail price of creatine in a shop: usually €30-80/kg. Annual saving at 5 g/day: several hundred euros. Who buys in bulk: supplement manufacturers (white label), sports shops ordering their own blends, distributors, fitness clubs, gyms. Minimum order: 25 kg, no framework contract.

Short answer: no. Creatine HCl has higher water solubility (~40x higher than monohydrate), which translates into better dispersion and a lower risk of stomach issues. Manufacturers advertise a lower dose. However: the scientific evidence is incomparably weaker than for monohydrate. Comparative studies have shown no efficacy advantage of HCl over monohydrate per gram of creatine delivered. The bioavailability of both forms is ~100%. Creatine HCl costs 4-6x more than monohydrate. ISSN verdict: creatine monohydrate remains the gold standard - the best value for money relative to the scientific evidence.

Creatine is effective in any sport that requires repeated sprints or anaerobic efforts: (1) Team sports (football, basketball, hockey): meta-analyses show improved speed and power during repeated sprints. (2) Swimming and athletics (50-400 m distances): significant improvement. (3) Combat and contact sports: improved power output and exercise tolerance. (4) Endurance sports (marathon, triathlon): a smaller direct ergogenic effect (PCr is not the main substrate), but it can improve the quality of interval training and recovery.

At a dose of 5 g/day: 150 g/month = 0.15 kg. At the wholesale price of €22.98/kg = 0.15 x €22.98 = €3.45 per month. Retail price at €50/kg = €7.50/month. Annual saving when buying 25 kg: ~€50+ vs retail. For a supplement manufacturer: a margin calculation - raw material €22.98/kg -> product in 300 g portions (60 servings x 5 g) -> raw-material cost in the product €6.90 -> retail sale €15-25/300 g = a 2-3.5x margin on the raw material alone.

Standard with every delivery: a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) per batch - creatine purity (≥99.9%), water content, pH, heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg per EU 231/2012), creatinine (degradation indicator <0.1%), microbiological tests (TPC, E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus). On request at no charge: Safety Data Sheet (SDS/TDS), vegan declaration, halal/kosher certificate, non-GMO declaration, EU-origin declaration, REACH document.

25 kg minimum. No framework contract. DSV delivery 3-7 business days to all 27 EU member states. CoA per batch standard.