Nitrolithic Creatine Hydration Powder – Zesty Lemon

Creatine monohydrate and electrolytes solve two separate but related problems for people who train hard: muscle fuel and fluid balance. This formula combines a full clinical dose of creatine with a high-sodium electrolyte matrix in a naturally sweetened lemon flavor. No sugar, no fillers, clean label.

What's inside and why it matters:

1. 5,000mg Creatine Monohydrate: A full clinical dose. The same amount used in virtually all the research on creatine's strength, power, and muscle mass effects.
2. 1,000mg Sodium (from Sea Salt): The primary electrolyte lost in sweat. Most electrolyte products significantly underdose sodium — this formula doesn't. High-sweat athletes and those training in heat need meaningful sodium replacement.
3. 200mg Potassium: Works with sodium to maintain fluid balance and support muscle contraction and nerve signaling.
4. 60mg Magnesium (as Magnesium Malate): Supports muscle function and recovery. Magnesium malate is a well-absorbed form that also contributes malate to energy metabolism.
5. Zero sugar, naturally sweetened with stevia: No carbohydrates, no artificial sweeteners. Works on low-carb diets and during fasted training.

Here's the Science

The creatine science is well established — see the Creatine Monohydrate product description for the full evidence base. Five grams per day is the dose used in the vast majority of performance research and is sufficient to fully saturate muscle phosphocreatine stores over 3-4 weeks of consistent use without a loading phase.

The electrolyte dosing in this formula reflects how people actually sweat. Sweat sodium concentration averages around 900mg per liter, with significant variation between individuals. Most commercial electrolyte products provide 100-300mg of sodium per serving — well below what heavy sweat sessions actually deplete. The 1,000mg sodium per scoop here is designed for athletes and active adults who train intensely, in heat, or for extended durations.

Combining creatine and electrolytes in a single product has practical logic beyond convenience. Creatine draws water into muscle cells — a process that requires adequate hydration and electrolyte balance to function optimally. Training dehydrated or electrolyte-depleted blunts some of creatine's benefits. Taking both together supports both mechanisms simultaneously.

Magnesium malate is worth noting specifically. A 2015 study in Magnesium Research found that magnesium malate produced significantly higher plasma magnesium levels than magnesium oxide, and malate's role as a citric acid cycle intermediate adds independent energy metabolism support.

Suggested use: Mix one scoop (10g) with 6-8 oz of water daily. Works well pre-workout, intra-workout, or post-workout. Consistency matters more than timing.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.