Can Creatine Expire

ksiebert · 05-03-2002, 09:18 AM

I just bought some Met-Rx effervescent creatine from somebody on Ebay. It's expiration date is up and I was wondering if it is possible for creatine to really go bad? It is a dry solid substance, so I don't really see how it is possible to go bad. Am I safe or not?

**Prince** · 05-03-2002, 12:19 PM

Nutritional supplements lose their bio-activity over time. You will not get sick or anything, it just may not work well or at all.

lina · 05-03-2002, 12:56 PM

What about this...can creatine be heated? I usually drink my post wo shake by scooping two Ultra Size pp ( this can be heated and has lots of cream in it) and nuking it. Then I add my creatine, glutamine, and instant coffee to the hot/warm water.

How's that?

Sauron · 05-03-2002, 06:32 PM

I read that heating is not a problem but mixing with an acetic liquid like OJ is a problem.

bigss75 · 05-03-2002, 10:39 PM

I bough some cell tech a year ago then i used it seven months later and i didn't get any results except for a gut from all that damn sugar in it. The creatine didnt do anything.

Tank316 · 05-04-2002, 07:19 AM

i worked at GNC for two months, i was told that the shelf life of most products was up to 2 years if its stored in a cool dry place. some companies do put an expiration date on them.look on the bottom or some where on the label..

ksiebert · 05-04-2002, 07:30 AM

Thanks for your reply. That's kinda what I wanted to know about, but I know the expiration date, it's 09/01. Will it still be ok now? It is still sealed, and was kept in a cool dry place!!

thanks

Tank316 · 05-05-2002, 06:56 AM

try it, i think you'll be alright.

05-03-2002, 09:18 AM	#1
ksiebert Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 52	Can Creatine Expire I just bought some Met-Rx effervescent creatine from somebody on Ebay. It's expiration date is up and I was wondering if it is possible for creatine to really go bad? It is a dry solid substance, so I don't really see how it is possible to go bad. Am I safe or not?

05-03-2002, 12:19 PM	#2
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05-05-2002, 06:56 AM	#8
Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,345 Photos: 8	try it, i think you'll be alright.
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05-03-2002, 12:56 PM	#3
lina It's a Wonderful Life!!! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lounging around... Posts: 2,797	What about this...can creatine be heated? I usually drink my post wo shake by scooping two Ultra Size pp ( this can be heated and has lots of cream in it) and nuking it. Then I add my creatine, glutamine, and instant coffee to the hot/warm water. How's that?

05-03-2002, 10:39 PM	#5
bigss75 Let Me See Yo Grill Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,123	I bough some cell tech a year ago then i used it seven months later and i didn't get any results except for a gut from all that damn sugar in it. The creatine didnt do anything.

05-04-2002, 07:30 AM	#7
ksiebert Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 52	Thanks for your reply. That's kinda what I wanted to know about, but I know the expiration date, it's 09/01. Will it still be ok now? It is still sealed, and was kept in a cool dry place!! thanks

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