Best creatine monohydrate powders

Top pick: Thorne Creatine — a plain, unflavored 5 g creatine monohydrate powder from a brand known for strict testing, with 90 servings per tub. If you want one thing to buy and stop thinking about it, this is it.

Who the others suit:

• BulkSupplements Micronized — the tinkerer's choice: micronized powder you can buy in small or bulk sizes and dose yourself.
• NutraBio Creatine Monohydrate — a no-frills, well-rated single-ingredient powder.
• Momentous Creatine (90 servings) — for people who want a tested, athlete-oriented brand and don't mind paying for it.
• 1st Phorm Micronized — a big 200-serving tub with a 5 g scoop, good if you're splitting it with someone.
• True Nutrition — for anyone who likes customizing their own powder order.

Any plain creatine monohydrate at 5 g a day does the job; the differences are testing, form (micronized dissolves a bit easier) and tub size.