Why isn't my Creatine dissolving?Updated 3 hours ago

What you are experiencing is completely normal! Creatine is notoriously stubborn when it comes to dissolving in liquid. When you see powder sitting at the bottom of your glass, you are looking at a scientific phenomenon called saturation.

Every liquid has a physical limit to how much powder it can hold. Because Creatine doesn't bind to water molecules as easily as something like sugar or salt, it hits that 'saturation limit' very quickly. Once the water is fully saturated, any extra powder has nowhere to go and simply settles at the bottom no matter how hard you stir.

How to dissolve your Creatine:

• Use room temperature or warm water: Creatine dissolves much better in warmer liquids. Try mixing your scoop into a few ounces of lukewarm water first and then add ice or cold water once it’s completely dissolved.

• Increase the liquid volume: If you are mixing a standard 5g scoop, you can always add more water than the 150-200mL suggestion, increasing it to around 250mL - 350mL of water to give the powder enough room to break down.

• Shaken, not stirred: Using a shaker cup with a wire ball or mesh grid breaks up the powder much more effectively than a spoon.

Note: If you still see a little bit of grit at the bottom, don't worry! Your body will still absorb the Creatine just fine. Just make sure your last sip has all of the powder to ensure you get the full dose.