Withanly

Withanly · Creatine Monohydrate

4.8 · 286 reviews

Your bench has been stuck
for eight weeks.
This is the unboring fix.

300 g micronised powder · 60 servings · 5 g per scoop

Every lifter has a plateau where the same weight that used to be a warm-up is now the last set, and you start blaming sleep, the program, the protein. Sometimes it's none of those — it's just that your phosphocreatine tank is half-empty. Five grams a day, every day, for a few weeks. The most-studied supplement in sport, and the cheapest fix for the next two reps.

Strength back to my mid-20s baseline within two months.
Garrett, pre-launch tester

Pre-launch tester feedback. Individual results vary.

Withanly Creatine Monohydrate tub on cream linen

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  • Micronised creatine monohydrate — the most-studied form
  • 5 g per scoop · unflavoured · no fillers
  • Bottled in the USA · GMP-certified facility
  • 30-day money-back guarantee — no return required
4.8 · 286 reviews · 96% recommend

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The formula

Six things to know about what's in the bottle.

  • Organic ashwagandha root, 650mg
  • Black pepper for absorption
  • Vegan pullulan capsule
  • Third-party tested
  • No fillers or flow agents
  • Bottled in the USA, GMP-certified

A quieter system

Three ways the shift shows up.

The eighth rep starts showing up.

Strength

The eighth rep starts showing up.

The rep that used to be your last — the grindy one — comes a little easier after a few weeks of consistent dosing. Not magic. Just the most-studied supplement in sport, doing its boring job.

Less standing-around time.

Recovery

Less standing-around time.

The rest period that used to need to be three minutes can come down. Total volume goes up. The session gets shorter and harder at the same time.

The bonus the vegetarians notice first.

Brain

The bonus the vegetarians notice first.

If you don't eat much red meat, you have less creatine in your diet to begin with — which is why vegetarians are usually the ones telling everyone how mental clarity perked up too.

Complete your stack

Pairs well with Creatine Monohydrate

A few SKUs people who buy this one tend to grab alongside it. Verified stacks — no upsell tricks.

The whole ritual.

Top-down editorial breakfast scene with the Withanly bottle, a soft-boiled egg, a slice of sourdough, and a glass of water with a single capsule beside it on a sunlit cream linen runner

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Take with breakfast & dinner

One capsule, twice a day, with water. No timing dance, no stimulant cycling.

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02

Calm builds quietly

Most people notice a steadier daytime baseline within 7–10 days — not a hit, a settling.

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Sleep arrives easier

By week 3–4, the 3am wake-up softens. You’ll know it’s working when you stop noticing the time.

What's inside

The label is the whole story.

Every ingredient, the form we use, the dose per serving, the mechanism that makes it relevant, and the peer-reviewed study that backs it.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What the research says

Reviewed. Trialled. Documented.

Peer-reviewed human trials on the active ingredients that anchor what people feel.

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2017

International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation

ISSN position stand: comprehensive review of 500+ trials confirming safety and performance benefits.

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Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry · 2003

Effects of creatine supplementation on performance and training adaptations

Review of creatine across strength, power, and training-adaptation endpoints in over 100 trials.

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Neuropsychopharmacology · 2011

Creatine supplementation enhances corticomotor excitability and cognitive performance

Creatine supplementation supported cognitive-performance endpoints in vegetarians and adults.

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Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2012

Creatine supplementation with specific view to exercise/sports performance: an update

Updated ISSN review of creatine across strength, power, and recovery research.

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Third-party tested by an ISO 17025 lab. Every batch.
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Cited studies were conducted on the active ingredients in this product. Individual responses vary. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Try without risk

30 days. Jar empty or half-full. Your call.

Try this for a full month. If it isn't what you were looking for — even with an empty bottle — write us within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund the order. No return required. Email us — we'll process the refund, the bottles stay with you. No restocking fee, no return shipping, no “are you sure?” forms.

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Quiet shifts, in their own words

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What people taking Creatine Monohydrate are saying

Real users. Real threads. Source-linked.

These quotes are from users of products containing Creatine Monohydrate not Withanly— sourced from public Reddit and Quora threads. Click the source link below each quote to read the original in context. Quotes have had competitor brand names removed for legibility; nothing else is edited.

Creatine Monohydrate

u/Connman90 · 462 upvotes · 2022-04-18
Reddit
I was worried about this for a while as well. However after watching too many youtube videos on it, and reading a peer reviewed paper I was convinced that the effects on hair loss were overstated since it was mainly from one questionable study. So far I haven't noticed any changes to my hair and it's been over a month. I have gained about 4 lbs from the water weight, but after the initial gain I haven't gained anymore weight. My muscles do feel a little fuller and I do notice that I can get a couple extra reps out. Overall a positive experience so far.
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u/nero2k7 · 346 upvotes · 2022-04-18
Reddit
Taken creatine for 2 years daily. From being a newbie it can help in the gym or whatever you train. Its one of the most researched supplements to take and its perfectly safe and hair loss isnt strongly associated with taking it. Genetics is much more of a hair loss risk and thats something we cant control. 1 pointer i have though, if you decide to take it make sure anytime you get your bloods checked for any reason tell your doctor you take creatine. They test for creatinine and if you take creatine itll be elevated in your blood which can show kidney issues. But if you take creatine and they account for that theyll grt an accurate result.
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u/Dick_Trickle69x · 100 upvotes · 2024-04-17
Reddit
I thought it was bogus until the first time I stopped taking it. I was trying to do the same workouts and I felt weak as hell. Had no idea what was happening. That’s when I realized that the new pre I was taking didn’t have creatine in it like the old one. Got back on it and felt like it used to.
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u/Swimming_Bag7362 · 74 upvotes · 2024-04-17
Reddit
Most of what I gained was water weight which disappeared 3 weeks after I discontinued using it. It helped some with muscle fatigued, but I was urinating all the time from the extra water I was drinking.
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Honest answers

Questions you actually asked

Is creatine HCl better than monohydrate?

No — and the research is clear on this. Creatine HCl is marketed as better-absorbed, but the absorption advantage doesn't translate to better outcomes. Monohydrate has 500+ trials. HCl has marketing copy. We use monohydrate.

Do I need to load creatine?

No. Loading (20 g/day for a week) saturates muscle stores faster but the end-state is identical to daily 5 g over 3–4 weeks. Skip the loading; just take 5 g/day consistently.

When should I take it?

Timing doesn't matter much for creatine — total daily intake and consistency do. Pick a time you'll remember (morning shake, post-workout, whenever) and stick with it.

Will it make me bloat?

Creatine pulls some water into muscle tissue — most people gain 1–2 kg of intramuscular water over the first month. This is not subcutaneous bloat; it's the mechanism.

How is this different from Creatine Hydration Powder?

This is pure creatine monohydrate at 5 g per scoop. Creatine Hydration combines 3 g creatine with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) for a hydration-plus-creatine pre-workout format. Pick monohydrate for daily-driver simplicity; pick Hydration for workout-day flavour and electrolyte support.

Can I take it with my ashwagandha?

Yes — they pair beautifully. Both ashwagandha and creatine have research bases in strength and recovery. Common stack.

Is it safe to take long-term?

Yes — creatine has one of the longest safety records in sports nutrition. Daily use over years is consistently supported by research.

Will it interact with my medication?

Creatine has few interactions. If you have kidney conditions or take nephrotoxic medications, talk to your physician before starting.

What if it doesn't work for me?

Email contact@withanly.com within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund the full amount — you don't need to send the tub back.

How fast does it ship?

From our US warehouse, USPS Ground typically arrives in 2–4 business days within the contiguous US.