Next Generation Pure Creatine Monohydrate is an unflavoured, single-ingredient creatine powder from Australian brand Next Generation Supplements. Each 5 g serve gives 5 g of creatine monohydrate, and the 500 g bag holds 100 serves. It suits adults doing strength, power or sprint training who want plain creatine to mix into any drink. Shop Next Generation Pure Creatine Monohydrate.
At a glance
| Detail | Next Generation Pure Creatine Monohydrate |
|---|---|
| Brand | Next Generation Supplements (Australian owned) |
| Type | Creatine monohydrate powder |
| Serve size | 5 g (1 heaped teaspoon or 1 scoop) |
| Creatine per serve | 5 g creatine monohydrate (0 kJ, 0 g sugars, 0 mg sodium) |
| Servings / sizes we list | 500 g bag, 100 serves |
| Flavours we list | Unflavoured |
| Dietary notes | One ingredient: creatine monohydrate. Next Generation describes it as vegan friendly. |
What is in Next Generation Pure Creatine
The ingredient list has one item: 99.9% pure creatine monohydrate. There is no flavour, sweetener or filler, and the nutrition panel shows 0 kJ, 0 g sugars and 0 mg sodium per serve. Next Generation describes the powder as micronised (a fine powder that mixes more easily) and pharmaceutical grade. Those are the brand's descriptions. The pack says it is made in Australia.
Creatine monohydrate is the form with the most research behind it. The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) position stand describes it as the most effective ergogenic nutritional supplement currently available to athletes for increasing high-intensity exercise capacity and lean body mass during training, and as the most extensively studied form of creatine.
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) puts creatine monohydrate in Group A of its Sports Supplement Framework, which means strong scientific evidence for use in specific situations. The AIS says creatine improves performance of brief, high-intensity exercise, especially repeated efforts, and supports resistance training. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements adds that creatine seems to be of little value for endurance sports.
On safety, the ISSN reports that short and long-term use, up to 30 g a day for 5 years, has been safe and well tolerated in healthy people. The AIS says there is no evidence of systematic serious adverse effects, although some people get mild, temporary stomach upset. Expect the scales to move a little: the AIS notes creatine increases body water and body mass, by up to about 1 or 2 kg.
Who it suits
- Gym-goers and lifters doing strength, power or muscle-building training
- Team sport and sprint athletes who make repeated short, hard efforts
- Anyone who wants an unflavoured creatine to stir into water, a protein shake or a pre-workout
- People who prefer a single-ingredient product with no sweeteners or added flavours
Who should check first
- Pregnant or breastfeeding: the label says it is not for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Under 16: the label says it is not for anyone under 16. If you are under 18, talk to your doctor or a sports dietitian first.
- Medical conditions or medication: if you have kidney problems or any other medical condition, or you take medication, check with your doctor before using creatine.
- Weight-category athletes: the AIS notes the extra body mass may matter if you need to make weight.
- Drug-tested athletes: Next Generation's product page does not state a HASTA or Informed Sport certification. Sport Integrity Australia says no supplement can fully guarantee you will not test positive, so check its guidance and the certifier databases yourself. See our guide to supplements for drug-tested athletes.
How to use Next Generation Pure Creatine
The directions on Next Generation's product page say to take 1 heaped teaspoon (5 g) about 30 to 60 minutes before training. The brand's FAQ also says to take 1 scoop (5 g) daily, on both training and rest days, for consistent results. Mix it with water, a protein shake or another supplement, and drink enough water through the day: the label says creatine should be used with adequate water intake.
Loading is optional, and Next Generation says no loading phase is needed. The AIS describes loading as about 5 g four times a day for about 5 days, then 3 to 5 g a day. Taking 3 to 5 g a day with no loading reaches full creatine stores more slowly, over about 4 weeks.
Timing is flexible. The ISSN notes that taking creatine with carbohydrate, or carbohydrate and protein, has been reported to more consistently promote creatine retention, and the AIS suggests taking it with meals if it upsets your stomach. Next Generation also suggests an optional cycle of 8 to 12 weeks on, followed by at least half that time off; that is the brand's suggestion. For more detail, read how to take creatine.
How it compares
- Legit Supps Creatine Monohydrate: also an unflavoured monohydrate, but we list it in 300 g, 500 g and 1 kg bags, so you can pick a smaller or larger pack.
- Creapure Creatine Monohydrate by ATP Science: uses Creapure, a branded creatine monohydrate, and comes in a 250 g tub.
- R1 Creatine by Rule 1: the same 5 g of creatine monohydrate per scoop, but also available in Blue Raspberry and Fruit Punch if you would rather drink it flavoured.
All of these are creatine monohydrate, so the choice mostly comes down to pack size, flavour and personal preference. Compare more options in our best creatine in Australia guide or browse the creatine range.
Where to buy Next Generation Pure Creatine in Melbourne and Australia
You can buy Next Generation Pure Creatine online at Supps247 with Australia-wide delivery (see our shipping and returns page), or order online and pick it up from one of the 11 Supps247 stores that offer click and collect. Supps247 has 18 stores, 17 in Victoria plus Richlands in Queensland, so use the store locator to find your nearest. If you want to compare creatine labels side by side, ask the team in store.
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Next Generation creatine review: our verdict
This is creatine with nothing to argue about: one ingredient, 5 g of creatine monohydrate per serve and 100 serves in a 500 g bag, with no flavour, sweetener or filler. That makes it a strong pick for lifters and for sprint or team sport athletes who want to stir plain creatine into a shake or pre-workout, and it is made in Australia. The trade-offs are small. It is unflavoured, so it will not make a nice drink on its own, and the brand does not state HASTA or Informed Sport certification, which matters if you are drug tested. If you would rather drink it flavoured, R1 Creatine gives the same 5 g in Blue Raspberry or Fruit Punch.
FAQs
Is Next Generation Pure Creatine 500 mg or 500 g?
It is a 500 g bag of powder, not 500 mg capsules. The bag holds 100 serves of 5 g, so the "500" refers to the bag size.
How much creatine should I take a day?
Next Generation's FAQ says 1 scoop (5 g) daily. That sits within the 3 to 5 g a day the AIS describes for maintaining creatine stores. Follow the directions on your pack.
Do I need to load creatine?
No. Loading only fills your muscle stores faster. The AIS says 3 to 5 g a day without loading reaches full stores over about 4 weeks.
Will creatine make me gain weight?
It can. The AIS notes that creatine increases body water and body mass, by up to about 1 or 2 kg. If you weigh in for your sport, plan for this.
Is Next Generation Pure Creatine vegan?
Next Generation describes it as vegan friendly, and the only ingredient listed is creatine monohydrate. If you follow a strict vegan diet, check the pack or ask the brand for more detail.
When is the best time to take creatine?
Any time you will remember it every day. The label suggests 30 to 60 minutes before training, and the ISSN notes that taking it with carbohydrate, or carbohydrate and protein, may help your muscles retain more creatine.
Label details checked against the official Next Generation Supplements product page on 19 October 2026. Formulas can change, so always read the label on the product you buy and follow the directions.
Sources: Next Generation Supplements, Pure Creatine Monohydrate; Australian Institute of Sport, Creatine; Australian Institute of Sport, Sports Supplement Framework Group A; Kreider et al. (2017), ISSN position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine; NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance; Sport Integrity Australia, Supplements in sport; Legit Supplements, Creatine Monohydrate; ATP Science, Creapure Creatine Monohydrate; Rule One Proteins Australia, Creatine
