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#5 in Creatine Third-Party Tested

Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Capsules

by Optimum Nutrition

"Creapure creatine monohydrate in convenient capsules — no mixing, no grit, just 2.5g of premium creatine"

Amazon Rating
4.6/5
Reviews
15,000+
Price Range
$18-24
Servings
50 servings
Informed Choice CertifiedGMP Certified
Our Editorial Rating
8.2
Very Good
FormCapsule
CategoryCreatine
SubcategoryCreatine Capsule
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Overview

Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Capsules provide 2.5g of Creapure creatine monohydrate per 4-capsule serving. Creapure is the world's gold standard for creatine purity — manufactured in Germany by AlzChem with guaranteed 99.99% purity and tested for impurities like creatinine, dicyandiamide, and dihydrotriazine. The capsule format eliminates the grittiness and mixing required with powder creatine. ON (Optimum Nutrition) is the world's most trusted sports nutrition brand, and their creatine products are among the best-selling globally.

Key Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Creatine Monohydrate (Creapure)2500 mg

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • Creapure (99.99% pure German creatine)
  • Capsule convenience (no mixing)
  • Optimum Nutrition quality
  • 15,000+ Amazon reviews
  • No taste or grit issues

What Could Be Better

  • 4 capsules per serving
  • 2.5g per serving (clinical dose is 5g)
  • More expensive than powder per gram
  • Need 8 capsules for 5g dose

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Those who dislike powder creatine
  • Travel-friendly creatine
  • Creapure quality seekers
  • Convenience-focused athletes

Not Ideal For

  • Budget creatine seekers
  • Those wanting 5g per serving
  • Those comfortable with powder

Our Verdict

8.2/10 — Very Good

ON Creatine Capsules are the premium convenience option for creatine supplementation. Creapure purity in capsule form eliminates every complaint about powder creatine. The trade-off is cost per gram and needing 4-8 capsules for clinical dosing.

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