Creatine is the most researched sports supplement but has always been associated with bodybuilders and bulking up. There were myths that women should not take creatine as it would make them gain weight and become bulky. But recently, more and more experts have stated that women should take creatine supplements to help them stay in shape not only physically but also mentally.
I explain the benefits of creatine for women in more detail in this article: Creatine for Women: Why It’s Essential, Especially Over 40. If you know all about the benefits, here is a list of the best creatine supplements for women.Â
How To Choose The Best Creatine for Women
To make it clear, the best creatine for women is the same creatine as it is for men; here are five things you need to look out for when choosing this supplement:Â
- Go for Creatine Monohydrate or Micronized (the finer version dissolves quicker) Creatine Monohydrate. Creatine Monohydrate is the most studied and most affordable creatine.Â
- Check For Purity and Quality. Look for products with Creapure® – A high-quality, lab-tested form of creatine monohydrate made in Germany. Choose creatine that’s third-party tested for purity by companies like NSF Certified for Sport and Informed Choice.Â
- Choose clean creatine. Avoid unnecessary additives such as flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, and bulking agents.
- Price. Creatine monohydrate is the most affordable and effective form of creatine. Focus on the ingredients and quality rather than packaging and marketing.
-  Go for a reputable brand, listed below:Â
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The Best Creatine Brands for Women:Â
I have chosen these brands because they all tick the five boxes listed above. They are reputable sports supplement brands that are available in the US and Europe.Â
Optimum Nutrition – the most trusted creatine brandÂ
Naked Nutrition- The best clean creatine for womenÂ
Thorne – The best premium creatineÂ
MyProtein- the best affordable creatine for women
KAGED- The Best for easy digestion CreatineÂ
Sunwarrior – The Best Creatine brand with multiple flavorsÂ
Although these creatine brands are reputable, make sure to check individual product ingredient lists, as some of their products can have added flavors, sugar, and other unnecessary ingredients for taste or texture.
Although Creatine is vegan, check if the brand uses vegan capsule casings ( instead of gelatine) if you opt for capsules.Â
The Best Creatine For Women
NAKED Creatine Monohydrate PowderÂ
Ingredients: Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 100 or 200Â
Naked Creatine is micronized, which means that it dissolves quickly and efficiently. It does not clump together when mixed into a drink.
Optimum Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate
Ingredients: Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 60, 120, 240, and 400
One of the best-known brands for clean supplements with superior testing and quality.Â
Throne Creatine Monohydrate Powder
Ingredients:Â Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 90
Although I love Thorne Creatine and have been using it for a while, it is quite expensive.Â
Sunwarrior Active Creatine Monohydrate
Ingredients: Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 60
Sunwarrior is a great plant-based supplement brand you can trust. They stock creatine in multiple sizes and flavors ( I always choose unflavored for more versatility). They even have a blend, especially for women, with added ashwagandha and other ingredients. However, it is flavoured.Â
Myprotein
Impact Creatine Powder
Ingredients:Â Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 45 or 100 servingsÂ
RAW Nutrition
Creatine Monohydrate Powder
Ingredients: Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 30, 50, 100Â
COMPLIMENT
Pure Creatine MonohydrateÂ
Ingredients: Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 60
COMPLEMENT Creatine Monohydrate is clinically shown to be one of the purest forms available on the market, optimized for absorption and efficacy. It is one of the best creatine for women, and we love the compostable packaging.Â
Bloom Nutrition
Creatine Monohydrate
Ingredients: Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 30Â
Although Bloom Nutrition creatine is as good as others on the list, it focuses more on women as a target audience. The packaging is very cute however, it is expensive for 30 servings.Â
KAGEN
Creatine Monohydrate Elite Series
Ingredients: Micronized Creatine Monohydrate, MAXCatalyst™ Piper nigrum Fruit extract
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 30 and 60
It contains MAXCatalyst™, a patented ingredient from black pepper extract that has been shown to improve the absorption of creatine by around 40%.* This means more creatine gets into your bloodstream and is used by your muscles.
ONNIT CreatineÂ
Ingredients:Â Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 30Â
Onnit creatine is an excellent quality creatine for women. The only downside is it only comes in 30-serving packaging, which would become expensive over time. It is great to take with you if you are traveling, as the container is much smaller than others on the market.Â
BODYTECH
100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate
Ingredients:Â Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 60, 102, 181
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Bulksupliments.com
Creatine Monohydrate
Ingredients:Â Creatine Monohydrate
3rd party tested: Yes Â
Servings per container: 20, 50, 100 and 200
It is excellent value for money; remember that it comes without a scoop. Please also note that if you want to go for capsules, they use gelatin therefore, they are not vegan.Â
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The Best Creatine GummiesÂ
I wanted to include some creatine gummies, which are a popular way to consume supplements. I have checked over 20 different gummies, and they all had many ingredients like sugar, syrup, bulking agents, flavors, and colors added; therefore, I did not include any in my list. It is important to remember that supplements are not sweets; they should not fix one thing and harm another.Â
Another issue with creatine gummies is that it is tough for brands to ensure the right amount of creatine is in each gummy, and some brand gummies don’t even contain any creatine or contain way less than stated on the package.Â
I would not recommend any creatine gummies at the moment, but I will update this article as soon as I find gummies with no unnecessary ingredients.
How to Store Creatine?Â
Keep your creatine powder in a dark and dry place. Make sure not to wet your measuring cup. If you buy a big tub of creatine, separate half in a different container; this way, you will prevent moisture from entering every time you open the tub, making the creatine clumpy.Â
To summarise the best creatine for womenÂ
The best creatine is the one that is pure and does not have any unnecessary additives. It is important to pay attention to ingredients and not the marketing or pretty packaging. I hope this list will help you find the best creatine for you.Â
What is your favorite and the best creatine monohydrate for women? Comment below, and I will research it.
Post Updated on 05/05/2025
Silvija Meilunaite PN1-NC, is a certified nutrition coach and a writer in the nutrition and self-improvement field with a passion for exploring science-based knowledge focusing on holistic health and plant-based nutrition.
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ON creatine is my go to for sure!
I love ON creatine aswell!
Thanks for this list of creatine, very helpful!
great list of creatine, thanks for sharing it !
Thank you for sharing this list! I got myself ON creatine because of your recommendation.
Throne is the best creatine for me. thanks for clarifying about creatine for women and that it is the same as for men, i was confussed before.