What is a rounded teaspoon of creatine?

What is a rounded teaspoon of creatine?
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This product is more refined and powdery than any other that I have purchased. This causes the creatine to be "fluffier" and take up more space. Thus one heaping teaspoon of this product actually only weighs roughly 2.5 grams as opposed to the less refined, "grittier" creatine products where one teaspoon = 5 grams.

L. Monaghan

· September 11, 2014

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I questioned Bulk Supplements about this and here is what they said:
"Hello Eric, Looking into this, 1/2 teaspoon is 2500 mg; you were correct on the 5grams; 1 teaspoon should be 5000mg and then 1 1/2 teaspoons should be 7500. We will be correcting the label issue asap. Thank you and if you have any other questions, d… see more

I questioned Bulk Supplements about this and here is what they said:"Hello Eric, Looking into this, 1/2 teaspoon is 2500 mg; you were correct on the 5grams; 1 teaspoon should be 5000mg and then 1 1/2 teaspoons should be 7500. We will be correcting the label issue asap. Thank you and if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you and have a great day. Shanyel BulkSupplements.com "

Really?? How can I trust a supplement company when they can't even get their dosage correct? So this product is basically half the dosage for full price. I will be staying away from them and I strongly suggest everyone else does as well. This is incredibly concerning and puts their credibility into question. see less

I questioned Bulk Supplements about this and here is what they said:"Hello Eric, Looking into this, 1/2 teaspoon is 2500 mg; you were correct on the 5grams; 1 teaspoon should be 5000mg and then 1 1/2 teaspoons should be 7500. We will be correcting the label issue asap. Thank you and if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you and have a great day. Shanyel BulkSupplements.com "

Really?? How can I trust a supplement company when they can't even get their dosage correct? So this product is basically half the dosage for full price. I will be staying away from them and I strongly suggest everyone else does as well. This is incredibly concerning and puts their credibility into question.


Eric Rosberg

· November 18, 2014

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Each teaspoon is 5 grams of creatine monohydrate. The labeling on the package is dead wrong and BulkSupplements seems to not care about this. They've been contacted multiple times about it and have not changed the packaging. Be careful.

Kyle

· January 4, 2015

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Contrary to everyone else... when I actually weigh it out 1tsp only weighs 2.5 grams. Might be because how fluffy the powder is...

Fred

· July 19, 2017

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If you weigh a full teaspoon on a food scale, it comes out to 5g, not 2.5g (minus the scooper's weight of course). I don't know why BS would make this mistake but it puts their credibility into question. In fact, their other supplements have this dosage incorrect as well.

Eric Rosberg

· November 17, 2014

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2.499 grams per teaspoon. So basically it is 2.5 g/tsp.

Sathish S.

· February 17, 2014

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· November 7, 2021

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Creatine used to give me a big boost in stamina and energy. I've been taking this for many months and I don't feel any boost. I take one heaping teaspoon per day. Should I increase my dosage? Advice? Thanks!

swash

· July 6, 2015

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Creatine is naturally produced from amino acids in the kidneys, liver and pancreas and is primarily stored in skeletal muscle. It is a critical component in muscle growth and is used as a quick source of energy for muscle contraction during exercise. Creatine gained popularity in the '90s as a natural way to enhance athletic performance. Creatine may enhance muscle mass, strength and total work output, which supports why the supplement is popular among athletes today.

Measure out a rounded teaspoon of powdered creatine. For enhanced athletic performance, the Mayo Clinic suggests a dose of 5 g, four times per day. A rounded teaspoon equals approximately 5 g of creatine.

Mix with 1 pint of water and consume immediately. Repeat this step four times per day. This dosage frequency is recommended during the loading phase. This phase should last from five to seven days for meat eaters and seven to nine days for vegetarians, according to Ray Sahelian, author of "Creatine: Nature's Muscle Builder." The purpose of this period is to maximize your levels of stored creatine and literally load your muscle fibers with the nutrient.

Reduce dosages to the maintenance phase, after the loading phase is complete. Frequency will be two to three times per day with a dosage of 5 g per dose. Again, mix 1 rounded teaspoon with 1 pint water each time.

Drink plenty of water and liquids while supplementing with creatine. Dehydration, heat-related illnesses, muscle cramps, reduced blood volume and electrolyte imbalances are more likely to occur while taking creatine.

Creatine can also be mixed with juice, as the sugars will help transport creatine into the muscle fibers.

Ideal times for supplementation are before and after a workout, as this will ensure adequate levels of the nutrient to be available for use as well as aid in recovery after your workout.

People who experience allergic reactions such as rash, itching or shortness of breath should discontinue use.

Creatine is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

All supplementation should be discussed with your health care professional before being added to your diet.