Creatine dose matches the studied range
The panel lists 5 g creatine per serving, at the top of the commonly studied 3–5 g/day range. This compares listed label numbers with research; it does not verify contents or recommend an amount.
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Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder
Exact product checkedGTIN 00810014678962 · checked 2026-07-24
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Panel, decoded
The 5 g creatine monohydrate (micronized) claim matches the panel
MARKETING5 g — per-serving claim
PANELCreatine Monohydrate (micronized) 5 g — same amountCreatine Monohydrate (micronized) 5 g
matches panelWe did the comparison: the listing claims 5 g of creatine monohydrate (micronized), and the listing-image panel shows 5 g creatine monohydrate (micronized) 1 scoop (7g). Those amounts agree. This is internal consistency, not independent lab testing.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creatine Monohydrate (micronized) | 5 g | — | the real creatine number |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; any remaining comparison concerns the front-label framing.
vision:google/gemini-2.5-flash Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
What checked out9
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
Confirmed
Creatine Monohydrate dose matches the amounts used in studies
label claims 5000 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (3–5 g/day maintenance across trials (short loading phases use more)). Sources: NIH ODS — Exercise & Athletic Performance fact sheet, Creatine stability by moisture and temperature (PubMed).
The dose claim fits the serving — physically possible
Claimed creatine 5,000.0 mg is 71% of the ≈7,000 mg serving (serving size on the label, keyed to UPC 810014678962) — within physical limits.
Full label filed with NIH — ingredients on public record
Label #269425 “Creatine Monohydrate 3 g” (Nutricost), entered 2022-07-21, with the full Supplement Facts on file. Company on file: Distributor — Nutricost, Vineyard, UT.
Testing claim names a recognized certifier
A named certifier/laboratory appears in the listing (registry cross-check pending).
Every ingredient amount is disclosed
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
Exact trademark owner identified
USPTO lists eSupplements, LLC (LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) in UTAH, USA for the exact brand wordmark. This identifies the USPTO mark owner or applicant; it does not by itself prove who manufactures or sells this product.
Found on the brand's own store
The brand's store lists this exact barcode as “Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder” (variant: Pineapple Mango / 500 G) — identity confirmed across retailer listings.
Barcode confirmed in an outside database
Open Food Facts resolves 810014678962 to "Creatine Monohydrate" (Nutricost) — consistent with this listing.
Documented concerns
What needs caution0
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
No contradictions or product-specific cautions were found at this check depth.
Unresolved public record
What is still missing7
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
Listing claim matches the label panel
The listing claims 5 g; the photo-read Supplement Facts panel shows Creatine Monohydrate (micronized) at 5 g per serving — the listing text and its photo-read panel agree; this is internal consistency, not independent testing.
Photo-read pack math is internally consistent
77 servings × 7 g = 539 g, matching the printed net weight 500 g (NET WT. 17.9 OZ (1.1 LB) (500 G)). This checks agreement within the photo read; it is not an independent contents test.
Cost to reach a studied dose
At 1.0 serving(s) a day to reach the low end of the studied range (3000–5000 mg), this product runs roughly $9 per month. A price observation, not a recommendation.
Research context is available for the listed ingredients
Published sources describe how creatine monohydrate have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH ODS — Exercise & Athletic Performance fact sheet, Creatine stability by moisture and temperature (PubMed).
This item belongs to a catalog variation family
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
180-day review-count history is on file
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 163 on 2025-07-26 to 373 on 2026-08-23 (net +210). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
Package and trademark records name different responsible entitie
The package says manufactured for: nutricost, 351 E 1750 N, Vineyard, UT 84059. USPTO names eSupplements, LLC as the exact wordmark owner. That can be a normal distributor, manufacturer, or licensing relationship; the saved records do not establish the relationship.
What to ask and check
What would settle the open questions
Why is this shown?
Everything we couldn’t verify is something a person can still ask about. Rather than leave gaps sitting as dead ends, we turn each one into a specific question — the exact document, citation, or number that would settle it — plus the things you can confirm yourself with the bottle in your hand.
Ask the brand or seller
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Answered by the panel: 5 g of the 5 g headline is creatine. Which independent lab can confirm that amount in this product?
The panel resolves the front-label arithmetic. The remaining question is lot-specific contents and stability; published category testing gives context, not a test of this product.
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Can you send the certificate of analysis (COA) for the lot number on my bottle?
A real COA names the testing laboratory, the test date, the lot it covers, and what was measured. “Third-party tested” with no document behind it is a marketing sentence.
Most brands and sellers publish a contact route. A clear answer adds evidence to the record; no answer leaves the question open.
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
1
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
Ours was read from listing photos and can contain reading errors. The physical label is the source of truth — if they disagree, tell us and we’ll correct the record.
2
Scan the barcode on the package and confirm it reads 810014678962.
A mismatch between the barcode on the box and the one on the listing is worth pausing over — it can indicate a different variant, a repack, or a counterfeit.
3
Check the lot number and expiry on the bottle against any COA you’re given.
A certificate that doesn’t name your lot doesn’t describe what you’re holding.
These are the open questions on this specific record — not a warning about the product, and not a suggestion to buy or avoid it. Getting them answered is how you decide for yourself.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
Why is this shown?
A listing’s promises are the reason people buy. Each one gets its own row: what was promised, what evidence would settle it, and what we could actually find. We never call a claim false — only whether proof proportionate to it exists on the public record.
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Quality-testing claim “…Independently Tested: To ensure purity and potency, every batch of Nutricost's Creatine Monohydrate Pineapple Mango undergoes independent testing by third-party, ISO acc” | Partly supported We looked for: the observed listing, saved brand product page, any linked COA or test report; NSF, IFOS, USP, Informed-Sport were not queried | A testing body is named on the listing, but we found no lot-specific certificate of analysis. |
| Manufacturing claim “…NSF Certified and GMP Compliant: Rest assured of the product's quality, as it is manufactured in an NSF certified and GMP compliant facility, meeting stringent industry ” | Partly supported We looked for: the facility registration or certificate behind the claim | “GMP-certified” describes factory processes, not what is in the bottle. The claim does not name a certifier or public register that a shopper can check. |
| Benefit claim “…Abundant Servings: A single bottle contains 500 grams of creatine, providing you with 77 servings, allowing for an extended supply to support your training goals.…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Ingredient evidence exists; on dose: label claims 5000 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (3–5 g/day maintenance across trials (short loading phases use more)). |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
Why is this shown?
An ingredient can be well-studied at one amount and barely studied at the amount in your bottle. This lines the label up against the doses researchers actually used. It answers ‘are these the same numbers?’ — never ‘should you take this?’
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Creatine Monohydrate (micronized) | shaded = doses used in studies (3 g–5 g) · bar = this label | 5 g — within the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 6 of 6 public signals
✓ Per-serving dose established✓ UPC / GTIN published✓ Supplement Facts visible in photos✓ Found in NIH's label catalog (DSLD)✓ Brand's own store found✓ Third-party lab named or registry-certified
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| UPC (barcode) — also our record ID | 810014678962 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | Nutricost |
| Source listing identifier | B0CDFDDRCF |
| Retailer listing title | Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder (Pineapple Mango, 500G), Microni… show full titleNutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder (Pineapple Mango, 500G), Micronized |
| USPTO brand owner | eSupplements, LLC · LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY · UTAH, USA |
| Owner filed address | UTAH, USA) DBA Nutricost; 351 E 1750 N, VINEYARD, UTAH 84059, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 1 Scoop (7g) |
| Servings per container | 77 |
| Net weight | NET WT. 17.9 OZ (1.1 LB) (500 G) |
| Badges printed on pack | VEGETARIAN PRODUCT, GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCT, NON-GMO PRODUCT, GMP COMPLIANT FACILITY, THIRD PARTY TESTED, Vegan PRODUCT, GMP FACILITY, GMO-FREE GMO PRODUCT, QUALITY GUARANTEED, GMP, ANIMAL-FREE |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Creatine Monohydrate (micronized) | 5 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“MICRONIZED CREATINE MONOHYDRATE” · “5G CREATINE MONOHYDRATE PER SERVING” · “PINEAPPLE MANGO NATURALLY AND ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED” · “DIETARY SUPPLEMENT” · “77 SERVINGS” · “500G PER CONTAINER” · “quality” · “QUALITY ASSURED”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Supplement Facts — NIH DSLD registry
serving: 4 Capsule(s) · contents: 500 Capsule(s) · label #269425 at dsld.od.nih.gov
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Creatine Monohydrate | 3 Gram(s) |
mcg = 1/1,000 of a mg. As filed in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database — the authoritative digitization of the printed label. Label versions can lag reformulations.
Where it sells
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| Retailer listing ↗ | $23.95 checked Sep 03, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
| Brand store (nutricost.com) ↗ | $26.97 variant: Pineapple Mango / 500 G — matching UPC/GTIN |
Brand store nutricost.com: 199 supplement products (+51 merch items) — for comparison, single-focus brands typically carry 5–30 products; very broad catalogs are common among companies that rebrand ready-made formulas — a pattern note, not a verdict.
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Ingredient science — creatine monohydrate · Grade A
- Evidence: Human RCT meta-analyses (5+ indexed in PubMed for strength outcomes; ISSN position stand). PMID 40265319 · PMID 37144634 · PMID 39545789
- Studied serving: 3–5 g/day maintenance (≈0.03 g/kg); optional loading 20 g/day split ×4 for 5–7 days.
- This label claims 5,000.0 mg/serving — within the studied 3–5 g/day range, if actually present (see verdict above).
- Absorption: Creatine monohydrate is ~99% orally bioavailable when delivered intact — absorption is not the limiting factor; delivery-medium stability is.
- Delivery medium: Creatine is stable as a DRY powder but hydrolyzes toward creatinine (inactive) in warm, moist, or acidic media. A gummy is an aqueous, often acidic matrix — the documented reason independent testing finds many creatine gummies far below label.
- Kidney disease: consult a clinician before use.; Pregnancy/lactation: safety not established at supplemental doses.; Combine with adequate hydration.
Ingredient science — NIH references
Creatine — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (4,996) · studied 3-5 g/day; no UL
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the listed amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
creatine monohydrate — NIH ODS — Exercise & Athletic Performance fact sheet · Creatine stability by moisture and temperature (PubMed) · ISSN position stand on creatine (PubMed) · PubMed search: creatine monohydrate supplementation · WebMD: creatine · ClinicalTrials.gov — 2,506 registered studies
✓ Dosage: label claims 5000 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (3–5 g/day maintenance across trials (short loading phases use more)).
ℹ Use pattern in research: studied as a daily supplement — the effect comes from muscle saturation over weeks, not from timing a dose before a workout.
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
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