For the last 4 years I’d say, I’ve been using vitamin shoppes own brand bodytech for their creatine. It’s just pure creatine monohydrate. It’s pretty cheap and comes with a lot of servings. I’ve been using it and have had no weird side effects, nothing in my bloodwork that would suggest it’s tainted. However , I’m not sure about the authenticity of their testing processes. When you go on their website , in reference to their products it states,
“The BodyTech® brand meets industry standards for quality through a rigorous testing process so you can be confident in the products you buy, every time.
Tested: We demand rigorous testing for ingredient purity and potency, detailed products specifications, and scientific evidence with documentation to support every claim.
Trusted: You can trust these products to meet FDA guidelines as demonstrated by third-party analysis and strict adherence to cGMPs.”
but they’re not NSF certified or anything like that. So now I’m wondering if I should switch brands. I went on USADA website and found the list of NSF certified brands. Should I stick to that list? But then I also think of things like protein bars. I eat quest or axe and sledge protein bars a few times a week, and those don’t say 3rd party certified. Are they under a different microscope because of being considered food instead of a supplement ?
