Creatine Monohydraat: what buyers say
How the score works
Cheap, simple creatine; go for the unflavoured one, and expect some sediment.
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AI (Claude) summary of 341 reviews from XXL Nutrition's web shop, read on 16 October 2026, spot-checked by people. We don't verify ourselves that reviewers are buyers. How we use reviews
What buyers like
- +Reviewers call the value for money one of the best. 31×
- +The unflavoured variant tastes truly neutral and goes in anything. 21×
- +Many buyers say it mixes easily in water or a shake. 49×
- +Some find lemon or orange fresh and easy to drink. 20×
What buyers complain about
- –Many buyers report poor dissolving: granules, a gritty feel and sediment. 32×
- –Several buyers report stomach or gut problems, diarrhoea or nausea. 16×
- –Many find orange and lemon too strong, sour or chemical. 24×
- –The bag seals poorly and scooping is messy. 21×
Watch out
- !Buyers regularly report nausea, stomach ache and diarrhoea. 16×
- !Creatine sinks to the bottom quickly; drink it straight after stirring. 10×
- !Flavoured variants are sweet; the unflavoured one sometimes still tasted of lemon or chemicals. 16×
- !The scoop is larger than 5 grams according to several buyers. 4×
- !Some batches smelled odd or clumped in the packaging. 5×
The number is how many of the 341 reviews we read mention this. We only show points about taste, mixing, packaging, price and reported complaints, not about effects.
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How the score of 6.9 is made
Frequently asked questions
What do buyers think of XXL Nutrition Creatine Monohydraat?
Cheap, simple creatine; go for the unflavoured one, and expect some sediment. Supplist score 6.9 out of 10, number 13 in creatine.
What do buyers like most?
Reviewers call the value for money one of the best. (31 of 341 reviews read)
What's the most common complaint?
Many buyers report poor dissolving: granules, a gritty feel and sediment. (32 of 341 reviews read)
Other creatine
8.1Creatine Creapure®
- Reviewers trust the pure Creapure and rate the quality as high. 35×
- Some buyers say it dissolves poorly and feels gritty. 8×
8.1Creatine Creapure® (500 g)
- Reviewers find Creapure hard to beat at this price. 31×
- Some say it dissolves poorly or stays powdery. 6×
8.0Creatine Monohydraat
- Reviewers rate the value for money as excellent, sometimes cheaper than other brands. 29×
- The bag's closure breaks quickly or the bag is awkward to use. 5×
8.0Micronised Creatine
- Many buyers report it dissolves quickly and without grains. 23×
- Some find the flavoured versions too sweet, artificial, sour or just nasty. 6×
Reviews read on 16 October 2026; prices checked on 16 October 2026. Prices in the shop may have changed since. A summary of what buyers say, not medical advice.