NOW Foods

Creatine Monohydrate Powder

creatine monohydrate

Research last verified August 19, 2026

76/ 100

Ethos Score

76/ 100

Score is computed from explicit research inputs using the Ethos Score V1 methodology.

The Takeaway

Pure creatine monohydrate from NOW Foods at a low cost. No independent sport certification, but NOW is a well-established supplement brand.

Best For

  • • Budget-conscious buyers who want a simple, established brand
  • • People who want a large supply at low cost

Watch Out For

  • • No NSF Certified for Sport or equivalent certification
  • • No Creapure sourcing confirmed

Why this score

Score covers 85% of the full 100-point weight.

Evidence & Dose
90/ 100

5 g creatine monohydrate.

Formula Quality
82/ 100

Single-ingredient creatine monohydrate. No proprietary blend.

Testing & Transparency
40/ 100

No independent sport certification confirmed for this SKU.

Toxins & Contaminants
Pending

No product-specific contaminant data.

Real Cost / Value
88/ 100

Among the better values in the category for non-certified creatine.


Real Cost

One-time purchase

One-time purchase

$26.99

Cost per serving: $0.22

About $6.75 for 30 days · $82.09 per year

No verified official purchase link is available


Formula

Key Active Ingredients

  • Creatine Monohydrate

Testing & Transparency

Independent certification

No public certification verification is listed

Public test source

No product-specific test source is linked

No NSF or equivalent certification confirmed.

Toxin & Forever Chemical Report

This section shows product-specific contaminant and PFAS (forever chemical) test results where available. “No Product-Specific Data Found” is not a purity pass — it means no public test result was located for this exact product. Organic, non-GMO, and similar certifications are agricultural standards and do not verify contaminant levels.

Heavy Metals (Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury)
No Product-Specific Data Found
PFAS / Forever Chemicals
No Product-Specific Data Found

No product-specific contaminant data.


Evidence

No structured expert findings are available for this product yet. The research summary in the score dimensions above reflects the current state of our analysis.

Sources

No source links are published for this product yet.