Can Creatine Expire

ksiebert · 05-03-2002, 10:18 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, 01:19 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, 01:56 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, 07:32 PM

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

bigss75 · 05-03-2002, 11:39 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, 08:19 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, 08:30 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, 07:56 AM

try it, i think you'll be alright.

CCR · 06-20-2009, 07:27 PM

A while back I was taking Amplified Creatine 189, but got injured. I had the Bottle of pills in my garage where it is very hot. Will not storing the product in a cool place make it worthless? Or will it be ok. the Expiration date in 09/2011

tatteredsaint · 06-20-2009, 08:05 PM

I got some effervescent creatine from gnc on clearence that was out dated and it liqufied my stomach everytime I took it ,I had taken the same type before with no problem -but I guess it could've been the batch too

Kevsworld · 06-20-2009, 08:57 PM

If it has been stored properly I don't think you will have any problems. You can put creatine in coffee or hot liquids. I think some of the first studies on creatine were done by adding it to coffee.

westb51 · 06-22-2009, 11:02 PM

i say put it to the spoon test. if you spoon rusts don't use it

05-03-2002, 10:18 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, 01:19 PM	#2
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,394 Photos: 356	Nutritional supplements lose their bio-activity over time. You will not get sick or anything, it just may not work well or at all. IronMagLabs 1-ANDRO Rx Pro-Hormone - BUY 2 GET 1 FREE SPECIAL! BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding, Fitness & Training Blog. Maximizer.com - Maximizer Strength for Maximum Performance Befriend on Myspace Follow on Twitter

05-03-2002, 07:32 PM	#4
Sauron grasshopper Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: East coast Posts: 23	I read that heating is not a problem but mixing with an acetic liquid like OJ is a problem. ][\\][ (()) ][_ ][ ][\\//][ ][ ']['

05-04-2002, 08:19 AM	#6
Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,543 Photos: 7	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.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau!

05-05-2002, 07:56 AM	#8
Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,543 Photos: 7	try it, i think you'll be alright. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau!

05-03-2002, 01:56 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, 11:39 PM	#5
bigss75 Let Me See Yo Grill Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,125	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, 08:30 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

06-20-2009, 07:27 PM	#9
CCR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Can Creatine Go Bad A while back I was taking Amplified Creatine 189, but got injured. I had the Bottle of pills in my garage where it is very hot. Will not storing the product in a cool place make it worthless? Or will it be ok. the Expiration date in 09/2011

06-20-2009, 08:05 PM	#10
tatteredsaint Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west virginia Posts: 90 Photos: 1	I got some effervescent creatine from gnc on clearence that was out dated and it liqufied my stomach everytime I took it ,I had taken the same type before with no problem -but I guess it could've been the batch too

06-20-2009, 08:57 PM	#11
Kevsworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 93	If it has been stored properly I don't think you will have any problems. You can put creatine in coffee or hot liquids. I think some of the first studies on creatine were done by adding it to coffee. Kevin StrongandFit.net

06-22-2009, 11:02 PM	#12
westb51 on a constant bulk Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: coming for that #1 spot Posts: 419 Photos: 4	i say put it to the spoon test. if you spoon rusts don't use it this is now, i can't change tommrrow if i can't change today

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