Pure Encapsulations Micronised Creatine Monohydrate – 315g
$54.50
Pure Encapsulations Creatine supplement: Micronised creatine monohydrate powder, free from fillers, binders, and common allergens.
Micronised particle size for faster dissolution in water or your beverage of choice.
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What is Pure Encapsulations Micronised Creatine Monohydrate and who is it for?
This is a single-ingredient creatine monohydrate powder from Pure Encapsulations, one of the most clinically researched compounds in sports nutrition. It’s formulated for athletes and active adults engaged in strength training, high-intensity sports, or repeated bursts of power and speed. If you’re looking for a clean, no-filler creatine without artificial colours, sweeteners, or unnecessary additives, this is a straightforward option.
Creatine monohydrate is naturally present in muscle tissue and sourced through animal foods, which means vegetarians and those with lower meat intake tend to have lower baseline levels. This formula uses vegetarian-sourced creatine in micronised form, making it easy to mix and suitable for those who prefer to avoid animal-derived ingredients in their supplements.
Fairfield Nutrition Thoughts
Creatine monohydrate is one of the most extensively studied compounds in sports nutrition, with decades of research across strength, power, and recovery applications. It’s a valuable addition for athletes and active adults who want reliable performance support without relying on complex multi-ingredient formulas where it’s harder to know what’s actually doing the work.
This micronised monohydrate form mixes cleanly, the formula is free from the additives and allergens that can complicate tolerance, and the dosing aligns with the research-supported range of 3 to 5 grams daily. For those who are already eating well and training consistently, this is a sensible addition rather than a shortcut.
Why This Formulation / How It Works
Most creatine products on the market are monohydrate, but quality varies considerably. Pure Encapsulations uses micronised creatine monohydrate, meaning the particles are ground to a finer size than standard powder. This improves dissolution in liquid and may be easier on the digestive system for those who find coarser creatine powders cause discomfort. The formula contains no artificial colours, sweeteners, binders, fillers, magnesium stearate, gluten, or common allergens, which matters if you’re already managing a supplement stack and want to keep your inputs clean.
There’s no loading phase required at the recommended 3 to 5 gram daily dose. Creatine levels in muscle tissue will typically rise over three to four weeks and then plateau, which is consistent with how the research protocols are structured.
Role in Cellular Energy Pathways
In muscle tissue, creatine is stored as phosphocreatine, which acts as a rapidly available reserve of high-energy phosphate. During short, intense bursts of activity, phosphocreatine donates its phosphate group to ADP, regenerating ATP. This is the primary energy currency of muscle contraction, and the faster this regeneration happens, the more work a muscle can sustain before fatigue sets in. This process operates independently of oxygen, which is why creatine is particularly relevant for anaerobic and high-intensity efforts.
Role in Muscle Glycogen and Growth Factor Signalling
Beyond acute energy availability, creatine is involved in glycogen storage within muscle tissue and has been shown in research to promote growth factor signalling pathways associated with muscle adaptation to training. This is why the research consistently shows greater gains in muscle mass and strength when creatine supplementation is combined with resistance training, compared to resistance training alone.
When to Consider This
This formulation provides creatine support for athletic and active adults. It makes sense if you’re:
- Engaged in strength or resistance training and want to support muscle performance and recovery through a well-researched single-ingredient supplement.
- Involved in sports requiring repeated high-intensity efforts, sprints, or power output where short-duration energy availability matters.
- A vegetarian or someone with lower meat intake, since creatine is found primarily in animal muscle tissue and dietary intake may be lower as a result.
- Already using a multi-ingredient pre-workout and want to understand how much creatine you’re actually getting, or prefer to dose it separately for more control.
Supplement strategy: Creatine works best when foundational nutrition is in place, adequate protein, consistent training, and sufficient caloric intake. Many people introduce creatine once their training programme is established rather than at the beginning, as the benefits are most apparent with consistent resistance or high-intensity work.
⚠️ Not suitable for: Persons under 18 years of age, those with kidney disease, pregnant or breastfeeding individuals without prior consultation with a healthcare practitioner.
How to Use
Mix 1.5 teaspoons (approximately 5 g) into 240 mL of water or a beverage of your choice, once daily. For best results, take with a carbohydrate-containing food or drink 30 minutes before exercise, or immediately after exercise. On rest days, take one serving with a meal.
Ensure adequate fluid intake throughout the day when using creatine. No loading phase is required at this dose. Creatine levels in muscle tissue typically rise over three to four weeks of consistent daily use before plateauing.
Note: No scoop is included in this product. Pure Encapsulations recommends using a standard kitchen teaspoon to measure your serving.
Ingredients
Per serving (1.5 teaspoons / approximately 5 g):
Creatine Monohydrate (micronised) 5 g
Other ingredients: None. Single-ingredient formula.
Allergen information: Free from wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, artificial colours and sweeteners, coatings, shellacs, magnesium stearate, unnecessary binders, fillers and preservatives, trans fats, hydrogenated oils, and GMOs.
Common Questions
Do I need to do a loading phase?
No. At the recommended 3 to 5 gram daily dose, a loading phase isn’t necessary. Muscle creatine levels will rise steadily over three to four weeks and then level off. Loading can get you there faster, but it’s not required and may increase the likelihood of digestive discomfort in some people.
Can I take this if I’m vegetarian?
Yes. This is a vegetarian formula. Creatine is found almost exclusively in animal muscle tissue, so vegetarians and those who eat little meat tend to have lower baseline muscle creatine levels and may notice more of a response to supplementation than regular meat eaters.
When should I expect to notice a difference?
Most people notice changes in training capacity and recovery after two to four weeks of consistent daily use. The effect is cumulative, so consistency matters more than timing on any given day.
Is creatine safe for long-term use?
Creatine monohydrate has one of the most extensive safety records of any supplement, with studies spanning multiple years showing no adverse effects in healthy adults at standard doses. If you have kidney disease or any pre-existing health condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
Warnings & Storage
Do not use if: Under 18 years of age. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or if you have any health condition including kidney disease.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Always consult your healthcare professional before use if you have any pre-existing conditions or are taking medications.
| Weight | .37 kg |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 9 × 14 cm |
| Shipping and Returns | Standard delivery times of 1-7 business days are to be expected. Free express delivery for orders over $175. No questions asked returns and refund within 30 days. |
| GTIN | 9.35E+12 |
Brand
Pure Encapsulations
Pure Encapsulations Supplements Australia
Pure Encapsulations is a US-based supplement manufacturer with a long track record of use in clinical and integrative medicine practice. Their range spans single nutrients, omega-3s, trace minerals, and combination formulas - broad enough to cover most common supplementation needs from a single brand.
What distinguishes them is their hypoallergenic formulation standard: every product is made without artificial colours, coatings, sweeteners, or unnecessary fillers, using the minimum excipients required for stability. This approach suits people with food sensitivities, those following elimination protocols, or anyone who wants to be confident that a supplement response - or the absence of one - is attributable to the active ingredient rather than something incidental in the capsule.
The range at Fairfield divides into foundational daily-use products and more targeted formulas designed for specific needs.
The Pure Encapsulations range at Fairfield Nutrition
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These are daily-use products covering core nutritional needs - suitable as a nutritional base for most adults or as part of a broader supplement protocol.
| Product | Best For | Key Ingredient(s) |
|---|---|---|
| O.N.E. Multivitamin | Comprehensive daily nutritional cover in a single capsule | Vitamins A, B-complex (including activated B vitamins in forms the body can use directly), C, D3, E; chelated minerals |
| O.N.E. Omega | High-strength daily omega-3 in a single softgel | 1,000 mg EPA/DHA per softgel from molecularly distilled fish oil |
| Vitamin D3 1000 IU | Everyday vitamin D maintenance; also available as a vegan liquid for those avoiding animal-derived capsules | Cholecalciferol 1,000 IU |
| UltraZin Zinc 30 mg | Immune function, skin health, and periods of increased zinc demand | Ionised zinc complex, 30 mg elemental zinc per capsule |
| Trace Minerals | Filling trace mineral gaps without adding macrominerals already covered elsewhere in a protocol | Chelated trace mineral blend including iodine, selenium, chromium, and molybdenum |
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Targeted formulas address more specific needs and are typically used alongside a foundational base or as a focused addition when a particular issue is being addressed.
| Product | Best For | Key Ingredient(s) |
|---|---|---|
| DAO Enzyme for Histamine | Supporting histamine breakdown from food - taken just before high-histamine meals | Diamine oxidase (DAO) - the enzyme that clears histamine in the gut before absorption - standardised to 26,000 HDU per serving |
| Hist Reset | Broader histamine support throughout the day - complements DAO enzyme use | Quercetin, vitamin C, stinging nettle extract, bromelain |
| GI Integrity | Supporting the gut lining when intestinal integrity is a concern | L-glutamine, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, gamma oryzanol, aloe vera extract |
| Pure Sleep | Sleep onset and quality support using adaptogenic and calming botanicals | KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract, affron saffron extract, L-theanine |
| NAC 600 mg | Antioxidant and respiratory support; a direct building block for glutathione, the body's main internal antioxidant | N-acetylcysteine 600 mg |
For most people, the O.N.E. Multivitamin and O.N.E. Omega together form a practical daily base before adding anything targeted. If zinc is already in your multivitamin, check the dose before adding UltraZin - it delivers 30 mg, which is a higher therapeutic amount rather than a general top-up. Within the histamine products, DAO Enzyme and Hist Reset are not duplicates: DAO works at the point of eating to break down histamine in food before it is absorbed, while Hist Reset supports the body's broader histamine response throughout the day - both are sometimes used together when reactivity is more persistent.
Why shop Pure Encapsulations at Fairfield Nutrition
We don't stock everything - we stock what we'd use. Pure Encapsulations products are stocked at Fairfield because their hypoallergenic formulation standard is one of the few that has been consistently relied on in clinical practice for patients who react to excipients, dyes, or common fillers present in many other supplement brands - a population that is larger than most people assume.
Their range is also broad enough that a complete supplement protocol can be built from a single brand, which reduces the cumulative excipient exposure that comes from combining products from multiple manufacturers. For people who are sensitive, or who are working through a systematic protocol to understand what is and is not helping, that consistency simplifies the process considerably.
All Pure Encapsulations products stocked at Fairfield Nutrition are shown below.
