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Creatine HMB
Creatine HMB looks solid; one or two ingredients could be dosed higher to be a standout.
Ingredients by dose
What's actually in it, ranked by how well it's dosed against research thresholds.
What it does
Evidenced benefit intensity, derived from dosed ingredients — not label claims.
The receipt
Every point of this grade, traced to the ingredient, its dose, and the evidence.
Vitamin D3 present — dose hidden in a proprietary blend
A recognized ingredient, but the label doesn't disclose its individual dose, so we can't confirm it reaches the effective ~1000 IU.
Creatine Monohydrate at 5 g — clinical dose
At or above the ~5 g where the research is strongest. Meta-analyses: 3-5 g/day increases strength, power, and lean mass; emerging cognitive benefit under sleep deprivation.
Pros & cons
The honest tradeoffs.
- Creatine Monohydrate at a clinical, research-backed dose (5 g)
- Vitamin D3's dose is hidden in a proprietary blend — can't confirm it's effective
Best for
Goals it fits, when to take it, and interaction flags.
Cheaper equivalent
Same category, equal-or-higher grade, the same key ingredients at clinical dose — for less per serving.
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