Expired Creatine Monohydrate. However, studies have shown that a powdered form lasts much longer as long as you store it in a dry place at room. Studies show that creatine monohydrate will keep for at least 4 years and that’s if you raise the temperature to an average 140.
Creatine monohydrate powder, studies have shown, starts breaking down after 4 years.
Creatine powder can be stored in a cool dry place, but it should not be exposed to direct sunlight or moisture. Like any other food or nutritional supplement, creatine products have a shelf life, which means that they can be safely consumed at any point in time before their best before date. Yes, like any other supplement, or any other chemical, creatine does expire after a period of time. How “safe” is expired creatine?
I highly doubt you'll see any significant change in the creatine over a 2 year period if it was kept in a sealed and dry container. However, studies have shown that a powdered form lasts much longer as long as you store it in a dry place at room. Particularly if carbohydrates are in the ingredients list. Creatine powder does expire and it has a shelf life of up to 3 years, depending on the type.
Speaking of extreme circumstances, creatine breaks down into it's less useful form creatinine after being in water for awhile.
They note that creatine monohydrate is super stable and as such, it won’t break down easily. I highly doubt you'll see any significant change in the creatine over a 2 year period if it was kept in a sealed and dry container. How “safe” is expired creatine? However, the chemical structure of creatine makes it extremely stable.
They note that creatine monohydrate is super stable and as such, it won’t break down easily.
However, the chemical structure of creatine makes it extremely stable. Comment deleted by user · 5 yr. Creatine shelf life is more than the expiry date mentioned on the label. Even then, it doesn't break down that fast.
Creatine shelf life is more than the expiry date mentioned on the label.
Could there be bogeys in it? This is extra helpful if you are given this by someone else, and if you are unsure about the expiration date. The creatine monohydrate in powder form, which is what we commonly use, lasts longer, like up to 3 or even 4 years. What are the risks of using expired creatine?
The creatine monohydrate in powder form, which is what we commonly use, lasts longer, like up to 3 or even 4 years. They note that creatine monohydrate is super stable and as such, it won’t break down easily. If it's been exposed to water/air for an extended period of time pitch it and buy some new stuff. It should also be kept away from heat and humidity as these.