Same molecule as Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine
The most researched supplement in sports medicine is now showing cognitive and aging benefits no one talks about.
Creatine Monohydrate 5g Powder 300g (60 servings). 700+ peer reviewed studies. Muscle preservation, exercise performance, and emerging evidence for cognitive support and healthy aging.
Ships within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy. Free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $50.
The protocol.
- 5g (one scoop) daily mixed in 8oz water, coffee, or smoothie
- Take any time of day. Consistency matters more than timing.
- No loading phase required for most adults. Daily 5g reaches saturation in 3 to 4 weeks.
- Drink an extra glass of water daily. Creatine pulls water into muscle cells.
- Take consistently. Skipping days reduces benefit. Building muscle saturation takes weeks.
Safe for. Use with caution.
Safe for
- Healthy adults across all ages
- Active adults and athletes
- Vegetarians and vegans (often strongest response)
- Older adults building muscle preservation
Use with caution
- Pre existing kidney disease. Creatine raises creatinine (a kidney marker that looks like kidney stress on labs without actually being stress). Consult physician.
- Diuretics. Combined hydration management requires attention.
- Pregnancy. Safety not well studied. Avoid unless physician directs.
- Adolescents under 18. Use only with pediatrician guidance.
Before you buy just the tablet, look at this.
Complete Energy Support Kit$42.99
- Creatine Monohydrate 300g
- B-Complex with B12
- CoQ10 200mg
- Magnesium Glycinate 400mg
Individual total: $52.96 → Kit: $42.99 → You save $9.97.
Plus you skip the $50 minimum entirely.
Get the Complete Kit. Best ValueThis product is new to the shop. Verified customer reviews will appear here as they come in. Have a question before then? Ask Dr. Mike.
What chain pharmacies never explain.
Creatine monohydrate is the most extensively studied supplement in sports medicine, with over 700 peer reviewed studies confirming its safety and efficacy for muscle performance. The mechanism is well understood: creatine increases phosphocreatine stores in muscle cells, which regenerates ATP (cellular energy) faster during short, high intensity efforts.
What's less widely known is that creatine has emerging research support for cognitive performance and healthy aging. The brain uses substantial ATP, and creatine supplementation has been shown to improve working memory, reasoning performance under sleep deprivation, and potentially reduce age related cognitive decline. Vegetarians and vegans (who get little dietary creatine) often see the strongest cognitive responses.
For older adults, creatine has been shown to support muscle preservation (sarcopenia prevention) when combined with resistance exercise. This is increasingly important after 50, when muscle loss accelerates and contributes to fall risk and metabolic decline.
The dose is simple. 5 grams daily, every day. No loading phase required. Mix in any beverage, tasteless. Generic creatine monohydrate is equivalent to expensive branded creatine powders. Form does not matter as long as it's monohydrate.
Creatine is one of the most studied supplements in existence and one of the most underused outside of sports. The cognitive research in the last 10 years has changed how I think about it for older patients. 5 grams daily, plus consistent resistance exercise, plus the rest of the foundation stack, supports muscle preservation and cognitive health in a way that very few supplements can claim. And it's cheap.
Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH. Fairview Pharmacy, Hattiesburg, MS.
Questions, answered.
Is this product third party tested?
Yes. Every product in the Fairview Wellness Essentials line meets at least one of these independent standards: USP Verified, NSF Certified, or ConsumerLab Tested. These organizations test for purity (no heavy metals or contaminants), potency (label dose matches contents), and dissolution (the tablet actually breaks down and absorbs). Third party verification is one of the three required tests every Wellness Essentials product must pass.
Will this interact with my prescription medications?
Many supplements interact with common prescriptions. Fish oil with warfarin can elevate bleeding risk. Vitamin K with warfarin destabilizes INR. Calcium with levothyroxine reduces thyroid absorption. Magnesium with bisphosphonates affects bone medication absorption. Before ordering, call the pharmacy for a free medication interaction review. Takes 10 minutes. Included with every order.
How soon will my order ship?
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You'll receive tracking once your package leaves the pharmacy. Free shipping on orders over $50. Kit purchases skip the $50 minimum and qualify for free shipping automatically.
What is your return policy?
30 day money back guarantee on unopened or opened products. If a supplement isn't working for you, return it for a full refund. If something arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 7 days and we'll make it right.
Can I use my FSA or HSA card?
Yes. Fairview Pharmacy accepts FSA and HSA cards for eligible products. Many vitamins and supplements qualify with a Letter of Medical Necessity from your physician. Contact us if you have questions about specific product eligibility.
One product is good. The kit is the protocol.
Dr. Mike doesn't hand patients single products. He hands them protocols. The Complete Energy Support Kit is the full version of what most people need. And it skips the $50 minimum.