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Creatine

Transparent Labs Creatine HMB

30-serving tub, unflavored (SKU TPL004109), 5,000 mg creatine monohydrate and 1,500 mg HMB per 7 g scoop

$49.99US price, checked Oct 23, 2026

Creatine and HMB blend that NSF's Certified for Sport database lists

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Creatine

Thorne Creatine

90-serving container (SKU SF903), 5 g creatine monohydrate per scoop

$44US price, checked Oct 23, 2026

Single-ingredient 5 g creatine scoop with an NSF Certified for Sport listing

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Criterion	Transparent Labs Creatine HMB	Thorne Creatine
US price	$49.99Checked Oct 23, 2026 · Price details in the review	$44Checked Oct 23, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate	$1,874.62 Planning total.	$579.32 Planning total.
Choose if	You want creatine monohydrate and HMB in one scoop, from a product in NSF's Certified for Sport database.	An athlete subject to drug testing, or anyone who wants a plain daily 5 g dose of creatine monohydrate from a product in NSF's Certified for Sport database.
Main trade-off	It costs about $1.67 a serving, it isn't plain creatine, and return shipping isn't reimbursed.	Approved returns carry a 25% restocking fee, and Thorne doesn't state the net weight.
Key specifications	Dose per serving: 5,000 mg creatine monohydrate and 1,500 mg HMB in one 7 g unflavored scoop Also in each scoop: 500 IU vitamin D3 and 5 mg BioPerine. The HMB is myHMB calcium HMB Servings per container: 30. A 60-serving size is also sold Price per serving: About $1.67 at the $49.99 one-time price Other ingredients: None on the unflavored label. Flavored versions add natural flavors and stevia and use 9.3 to 10.65 g scoops Certification: NSF's Certified for Sport database lists Creatine HMB in 13 versions. The unflavored entry is for the US, with 12 certified lots Dose vs. typical regimens: 5 g creatine is within the 3 to 5 g maintenance dose NIH describes. 1.5 g HMB is below the 3 g a day NIH calls most common in studies Directions: One scoop in 10 to 12 oz of cold water, around your workout or in the morning on rest days Allergen statements: Made in a facility that processes nuts (coconuts and peanuts), under an allergen control program, per Transparent Labs Delivery: US orders over $99 ship free	Dose per serving: 5 g creatine monohydrate (1 scoop) Servings per container: 90 Form: Micronized creatine monohydrate powder, with no other ingredients Certification: NSF Certified for Sport, with 66 certified lots in NSF's database. The mark also appears on Thorne's product page Directions: 1 scoop daily in at least 8 oz of water, juice or another beverage. Thorne says it can be taken 30 to 90 minutes before or after exercise Allergen statements: Gluten free, dairy free and soy free, per Thorne
Exact variant	30-serving tub, unflavored (SKU TPL004109), 5,000 mg creatine monohydrate and 1,500 mg HMB per 7 g scoop	90-serving container (SKU SF903), 5 g creatine monohydrate per scoop
Dimensions	Not stated by the manufacturer. The product page gives 30 servings per tub and a 7 g unflavored scoop but no net weight. NSF's listing for the unflavored version gives package sizes of 105 g, 210 g and 420 g with a 7 g serving. 210 g matches 30 servings.	Thorne doesn't state the container size or net weight. NSF lists 450 g and 900 g packages, which match 90 and 180 servings.
Installation	No installation. Transparent Labs says to add one level scoop to 10 to 12 ounces of cold water or another drink and shake until smooth. It suggests taking it around your workout, such as 30 minutes after, and one scoop in the morning on rest days.	No installation. Thorne's directions are to mix 1 scoop a day with at least 8 ounces of water, juice or another beverage. They also say it can be taken 30 to 90 minutes before or after exercise.
Materials	The unflavored label lists creatine monohydrate, HMB as myHMB calcium HMB monohydrate, vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol and BioPerine black pepper fruit extract. It also shows 200 mg of calcium and says Other Ingredients: None. Flavored versions use natural flavors and stevia, Transparent Labs says, and they come in larger scoops. It says the ingredients are vegan-friendly and that the facility processes nuts (coconuts and peanuts) under an allergen control program.	The only listed ingredient is creatine monohydrate, which Thorne describes as micronized. There's no other-ingredients line. Thorne labels it gluten free, dairy free and soy free. It doesn't state the flavor or the container material.
Warranty	Not stated by the manufacturer. The product page and refund policy describe a satisfaction guarantee but no product warranty.	Not stated by the manufacturer.
Returns	A refund or store credit within 45 days of delivery, with return shipping at your cost. The policy covers original end-user purchasers in the United States who bought from Transparent Labs' website or authorized US sellers, and it excludes unauthorized sellers. You email support first, and you may be asked for proof of purchase, photos or the unused portion. Prepaid return labels aren't provided and return shipping isn't reimbursed. Website refunds go back to the original card and can take up to two billing cycles to appear. Transparent Labs can change or end the guarantee at any time without notice.	Thorne's returns FAQ says you can request a return within 60 days of the date you bought from Thorne. Its 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee covers products bought from Thorne's website or an authorized seller in the United States, for a refund or a product credit. All approved returns carry a 25% restocking fee. Thorne doesn't refund or exchange product past its expiration date. The page doesn't say who pays return shipping. For opened products, it only asks you to call Customer Service.
Unresolved questions	Whether a given tub's lot number is among the lots NSF lists The NSF certification date, which the listing doesn't show Which sizes, flavors and lots Informed Choice's listing covers The net weight of the 30-serving tub Who supplies the creatine	Whether a given tub's lot number is among the 66 lots NSF lists Any subscription discount, which neither size's product page shows The container size and net weight of SKU SF903, which Thorne doesn't state Why Thorne's page says "derived from natural flavors" for an unflavored powder Who pays return shipping The source or manufacturer of the creatine monohydrate

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