Lab-tested creatine for women: UK and EU sellers (2026)
Short answer:
Yes, women can take creatine: creatine monohydrate is the same ingredient for women and men, so there is no special “women’s creatine” formula to look for.
Products sold “for her” or in pink packaging are usually the same creatine monohydrate, often with flavouring added, at a higher price per gram. We have not lab-verified any creatine marketed for women, so their lab results are not checked.
Doses discussed in research are typically 3–5 g a day. The EU/UK authorised claim is based on 3 g a day: creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise.
Cleanliness matters more than marketing: look for a recent batch report covering lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic, ideally with measured creatine content. Creapure is a branded raw material, but in our data Creapure products don’t show lower heavy metals.
Cheapest EU pick with all four metals tested: HSN RawSeries 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate 200 mesh, €0.040 per 3 g / €0.067 per 5 g (sale price; Eurofins, 22 Apr 2026). Cheapest EU overall: OstroVit 100% Creatine Monohydrate 500g, €0.038 / €0.063 (J.S. Hamilton Poland, 27 Feb 2026; arsenic not tested).
UK pick: Hero Pro 100% Pure Creatine 1000g, £0.064 per 3 g / £0.106 per 5 g (Eurofins Polska, 10 Apr 2024: lead 0.012 mg/kg). Prices checked 16–23 Oct 2026; € and £ are never converted or mixed.
No. Creatine monohydrate is one molecule, and it is the same whether the tub is labelled for women or for men. Products sold as “for her”, “women’s creatine” or in pink packaging are usually creatine monohydrate with flavouring, colour or other ingredients added, and they often cost more per gram. Check the ingredient list: if it says creatine monohydrate, compare it by cost per gram and by its lab report, not by the label design.
Doses: research on creatine typically discusses 3–5 g a day, and the labels of the creatines in our directory suggest 3–5 g a day. The EU and UK authorised health claim is “Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise”, and the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g. That is why this page shows the cost per 3 g as well as per 5 g.
What really differs between products is cleanliness and documentation: a recent batch report from an independent lab, all four heavy metals tested (lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic), measured creatine content, and whether the raw material is named (Creapure, Creavitalis or unbranded). In our data, unbranded monohydrate from HSN and Bodylab has heavy-metal results as low as the Creapure products.
We have not lab-verified any creatine marketed specifically for women, so none is listed below; their prices and lab results are not checked. This page compares lab results and prices only and is not medical advice.
Lab results
Quick picks
Cheapest EU seller:OstroVit 100% Creatine Monohydrate 500g: €0.038 per 3 g / €0.063 per 5 g (OstroVit). Pb <0.010, Cd <0.0010, Hg 0.010 mg/kg; As not tested · J.S. Hamilton Poland, Gdynia (PCA AB 079), 27 Feb 2026.
Cheapest EU seller with all four metals tested:HSN RawSeries 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate 200 mesh 500g: €0.040 per 3 g / €0.067 per 5 g (HSN). Pb <0.020, Cd <0.010, Hg <0.005, As 0.006 mg/kg · Eurofins WEJ Contaminants (DAkkS D-PL-14602-01-00), via Eurofins Análisis Alimentario, 22 Apr 2026.
Cheapest UK seller:Hero Pro 100% Pure Creatine 1000g: £0.064 per 3 g / £0.106 per 5 g (HERO.PRO). Pb 0.012, Cd <0.005, Hg <0.005, As <0.005 mg/kg · Eurofins Polska (PCA AB 1334), 10 Apr 2024.
Lowest reporting limits (EU):Bodylab Creatine Powder 500g: €0.081 per 3 g / €0.135 per 5 g (Bodylab24). Pb <0.003, Cd <0.003, Hg <0.0017, As <0.003 mg/kg · BAV Institut, Offenburg (Tentamus); metals by Bilacon, 26 Mar 2026.
Lowest reporting limits (UK):Hero Pro 100% Creatine Creapure 300g: £0.191 per 3 g / £0.318 per 5 g (HERO.PRO). Pb <0.005, Cd <0.005, Hg <0.005, As <0.005 mg/kg · Eurofins Polska (PCA AB 1334), 18 Apr 2025.
EU sellers, priced in € (7) · cheapest per gram first
Pb<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.0010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)AsNT (not tested)
Pb<0.020 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg<0.005 (well under the EU limit or below detection)As0.006 (no EU limit)
Pb<0.003 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.003 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg<0.0017 (well under the EU limit or below detection)As<0.003 (well under the EU limit or below detection)
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Ships to Spain and most of the EU, not to the UK (bodylab24.de delivery list, checked 23 Oct 2026).
Pb<0.02 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.01 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg<0.01 (well under the EU limit or below detection)AsNT (not tested)
Pb<0.020 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.020 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)As<0.020 (well under the EU limit or below detection)
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Report is from May 2025; a 2026 batch report has not been published.
Pb<0.020 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)As<0.040 (well under the EU limit or below detection)
Pb<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg<0.005 (well under the EU limit or below detection)As<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)
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None found
UK sellers, priced in £ (3) · cheapest per gram first
Pb0.012 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.005 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg<0.005 (well under the EU limit or below detection)As<0.005 (well under the EU limit or below detection)
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Report dated April 2024; a current batch report has not been published. No purity, DCD or DHT data.
Pb<0.005 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.005 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg<0.005 (well under the EU limit or below detection)As<0.005 (well under the EU limit or below detection)
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Report is hosted on the Polish retailer musclepower.pl, not on heropro.uk. No creatine purity, DCD, DHT or creatinine data.
Pb<0.020 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)As<0.040 (well under the EU limit or below detection)
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Report is published as three images on the product page, not a PDF. German company with a GBP UK site; check where UK orders ship from.
Priced in Czech koruna (Kč), shown separately (not converted) (1) · cheapest per gram first
Pb<0.30 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Cd<0.10 (well under the EU limit or below detection)Hg<0.010 (well under the EU limit or below detection)As<0.030 (well under the EU limit or below detection)
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High lead reporting limit (<0.30 mg/kg). Czech-language shop; EU shipping not checked.
Heavy-metal colours:0.01 Well under the EU limit (below half) or below detection▲1.6 Near the EU limit (half the limit up to the limit)■3.2 Over the EU limit0.30 Grey: no EU limit (arsenic), not tested, or the lab’s reporting limit is above the EU limitEU 2023/915 limits for food supplements: lead (Pb) 3.0, cadmium (Cd) 1.0, mercury (Hg) 0.10 mg/kg. Values in mg/kg. NT = not tested; c = calculated by us from µg per serving.
Cost per 3 g and per 5 g = pack price ÷ number of 3 g or 5 g servings in the pack, calculated by us from the seller price we checked on the date shown. 3 g a day is the intake behind the EU/UK authorised claim; labels in our directory suggest 3–5 g a day. € and £ are never converted or mixed. Sale prices can end, so check the seller page. “Creatine content measured” is copied from the lab report; “not checked” means the published report does not measure it. Pb = lead, Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, As = total arsenic, in mg/kg, copied from each lab report; “<” = below the lab’s reporting limit; NT = not tested. EU 2023/915 limits for food supplements: Pb 3.0, Cd 1.0, Hg 0.10 mg/kg; there is no EU limit for arsenic in supplements.
Lab verified, but no cost per gram
TNT Creatine Creapure Kapseln, 300 caps: €34.95 for 300 capsules (5 capsules a day); creatine per capsule not checked, so a cost per 3 g or 5 g can’t be calculated. See product page
About Creatine
What it is
A compound the body makes from amino acids and stores mainly in muscle. Supplements are made synthetically, so they are suitable for vegans.
Common forms
Creatine monohydrate powder (including branded Creapure® and Creavitalis®), capsules and chewable tablets.
Typical label doses
Labels in our directory suggest 3–5 g a day (often 3.4 g monohydrate = 3 g creatine).
Authorised health claims (EU and GB registers)
“Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise.” Condition: Beneficial effect with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine. Sources: EU register · EU Regulation 432/2012 · GB NHC register (Checked on the registers 2026-10-16)
“Daily creatine consumption can enhance the effect of resistance training on muscle strength in adults over the age of 55.” Condition: For adults over 55 doing regular resistance training; 3 g of creatine a day. Sources: EU register · EU Regulation 432/2012 · GB NHC register (Checked on the registers 2026-10-16)
Information only, not medical advice. Food supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Speak to a healthcare professional before use, especially if pregnant or on medication.
FAQ
Can women take creatine?
Creatine monohydrate is sold to adults as a food supplement in the EU and UK, and the product is the same for women and men. The authorised claim is that creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise, with a daily intake of 3 g. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, take medicines or have a kidney or other health condition, ask your doctor or pharmacist first. This page compares lab results and prices only; it is not medical advice.
Do women need a special “women’s creatine”?
No. There is no separate creatine for women: creatine monohydrate is the same molecule. “For her” or pink products are usually the same monohydrate with flavouring, colour or other added ingredients, and they often cost more per gram. We have not lab-verified any creatine marketed for women, so their lab results and prices are not checked here. If you buy one, check that the ingredient list says creatine monohydrate and look for a batch lab report.
How much creatine a day?
Doses discussed in research are typically 3–5 g a day, and the labels of the creatines in our directory say 3–5 g a day. The EU/UK authorised claim is based on 3 g a day. Follow the label and don’t exceed the stated daily dose. We show the cost per 3 g and per 5 g so you can compare at either dose.
Which lab-tested creatine is cheapest in the EU?
OstroVit 100% Creatine Monohydrate 500g: €6.33 for 500 g, so €0.038 per 3 g or €0.063 per 5 g (calculated; price checked 16 Oct 2026). Its report (J.S. Hamilton Poland, 27 Feb 2026) shows lead <0.010, cadmium <0.0010 and mercury 0.010 mg/kg, but arsenic was not tested. Cheapest with all four metals tested: HSN RawSeries 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate 200 mesh 500g, €0.040 per 3 g or €0.067 per 5 g (sale price €6.73, regular €21.99; Eurofins, 22 Apr 2026: lead <0.020, cadmium <0.010, mercury <0.005, arsenic 0.006 mg/kg). Bodylab Creatine Powder 500g has the lowest reporting limits in our list, at €0.081 per 3 g or €0.135 per 5 g (sale price €13.50; BAV Institut, 26 Mar 2026); Bodylab24 ships to Spain and most of the EU, not to the UK.
Which lab-tested creatine is cheapest in the UK?
Hero Pro 100% Pure Creatine 1000g: £21.29 for 1000 g, so £0.064 per 3 g or £0.106 per 5 g (calculated; this price is from an earlier check because the page did not load on 16 Oct 2026). Its Eurofins Polska report is from 10 Apr 2024: lead 0.012 mg/kg, and cadmium, mercury and arsenic all <0.005 mg/kg. Next are Hero Pro 100% Creatine Creapure 300g at £0.191 per 3 g or £0.318 per 5 g (all four metals <0.005 mg/kg; Eurofins Polska, 18 Apr 2025) and Sunday Natural Creatine Monohydrate Creavitalis 500g from sunday-natural.co.uk at £0.233 per 3 g or £0.389 per 5 g (GBA Hamburg, 30 Apr 2026; 3 g creatine per portion confirmed). Only 3 Lab verified creatines in our data have a UK seller.
Is Creapure worth paying more for?
Creapure is a branded creatine monohydrate raw material. In our lab reports, Creapure products don’t show lower heavy metals than unbranded ones. From EU sellers, Creapure products cost €0.270–€0.369 per 5 g (GymBeam, HSN Creatine Excell, Purazell, Brandl) and £0.318 from Hero Pro in the UK, while the cheapest unbranded options cost €0.063–€0.135 (OstroVit, HSN 200 mesh, Bodylab) and £0.106 (Hero Pro 1000g). Measured creatine content is published for GymBeam Creapure (99.0 g creatine monohydrate per 100 g), HSN Creatine Excell (88.4% creatine vs 87.9% declared), Bodylab (87% creatine, unbranded) and Sunday Natural Creavitalis (3 g per portion); for the others it is not checked.
Does creatine help with pregnancy, menopause, bones or the brain?
Research on creatine in pregnancy, menopause, bone health and brain function is still emerging, and there is no authorised EU or UK health claim for any of these, so we make no claims about them. If one of these is your reason for considering creatine, talk to your doctor first, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How do I choose a clean creatine?
Check four things: a recent batch report from an independent lab that matches your lot; all four heavy metals tested, including arsenic (the OstroVit and GymBeam reports leave arsenic out); measured creatine content, if published; and the cost per gram from the seller price. Every Lab verified creatine in our table is far below the EU 2023/915 limits for food supplements (lead 3.0, cadmium 1.0, mercury 0.10 mg/kg); the only measured lead value is 0.012 mg/kg (Hero Pro 1000g).
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