After 15 years of creatine supplementation, I felt obligated to review my new favorite and most effective creatine supplement to date; Controlled Labs, Green MAGnitude. Creatine has come a long way and made great strides over the past decade. It is a staple in most athletes and bodybuilders arsenal alike. The increase in stamina and endurance that a good creatine supplement can provide allows for longer and more effective works outs for both weight training and cardio. Of the dozens that I have tried, few have rivaled Green Mag.

*Dosing: 1 scoop daily before or after work outs. I prefer to take my creatine after workouts when it can be used most effectivley and replenish the levels which were just depleted. Most of my Pre-work outs contain some form and amount of creatine so it makes most sense to me to use Green Mag post. The first two days I had slight stomach issues. My stomach was never effected after that.

*Profile: 10
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (10.4 grams)
Servings per Container: 40/80
Magnesium - 350mg
Magnesium Creatine Chelate - 2500mg
Dicreatine Malate - 2500mg
Betaine Anhydrous - 2000mg
L-Taurine - 2000mg
L-Tyrosine - 500mg

The two main creatine ingredients are responsible for the production and utilization of ATP. Betaine Anhydrous can greatly reduce the amount of lactic acid in the muscles in which you are working. Allowing you to work longer and harder and increase recovery while reducing soreness. Taurine and Tyrosine were added for what controlled labs consider metabolic and physiological functions. The most intreaguing to me being the volumizing effects.

*Effectiveness:10
After countless cycles of creatine, I truely thought that I knew what to fully expect from a creatine product. Green Mag has exceeded these preconceived notions. Stamina and endurance had surpassed previous creatine supplements hands down. Be it a heavy weight training session or a two hour hockey practice, the endurance was there consistently. Recovery was and is astounding on a regular basis. Muscle fullness and hardness in which I never experienced from a creatine. Even after cycling off of D-pol, my muscles still felt full and hard. Not bloated and puffy as with some other creatines. In fact there was very little water retention at all with this product, a huge plus.

*Taste:8
Relatively refreshing and didn't leave me thirsty and parched as some other creatine powders. Green Apple is fantastic, and my preferred flavor. I am currently using the Lemonade flavor, which is good, but not nearly as good as the Green Apple. Mixes very well, with an occasional clump or two. No grit, very smooth and easy to put down. It would be nice to see a wider variety of flavors, but they nailed the Green apple.

*Value:9
Controlled labs offers two sizes. 40 and 80 servings. The 40 is worth buying to see if you like the product, but no one runs creatine for just 40 days. The 80 serving tub can be found for as little as $35-$40, less than 50 cents a serving. Fantastic value when purchased in this quantity.

*Overall:9
Geen Mag simply delivers. Everything that you are looking for in a creatine can be found here. The stamina and endurance that this provides leads to more productive workouts and will even allow you to get the most out of whatever may be in your stack. Follow that with a great taste, excellent value, and little to no side effects. I have a feeling green Mag will be my choice of creatine for some time.

From Controlled Labs website:

“Green MAGnitude is the most advanced powder creatine matrix ever to reach the market and one of the first creatine products on the market to combine Magnesium Creatine Chelate (a patented form of creatine), with Dicreatine Malate (creatine bound with Malic Acid) to deliver synergistic benefits you can actually FEEL working during your workout.

Magnesium Creatine Chelate and Dicreatine Malate are important during both anaerobic and aerobic workouts and are involved in the efficient production and utilization of ATP. This KEY COMBINATION also has oxygen-sparing effects and helps optimize mitochondrial function to directly and indirectly "boost energy" during your workout or cardio session. As a bonus, when combined with Betaine Anhydrous, this potent combination may also help neutralize lactic acid build-up indirectly, and signal the body to use oxygen to burn fat as fuel.

Taurine, Betaine Anhydrous, and Tyrosine have a wide variety of physiological and metabolic functions and were added to Green MAGnitude for potent volumizing, antioxidant, ergogenic, and cognitive benefits.”

That is the manufacturer’s version of what the product is supposed to do. I used that quote to get all the scientific terms out of the way before I got into my personal experience.

Taste 9/10

I had the lemonade version of this. I was very skeptical at first because the smell seemed like it would be very sour. However, once I actually tasted it, no sour or bitterness. It was a very pleasing drink to say the least. There was very little residue left once you drank the shake. Most of the powder creatine I have tired leave a “film” in my mouth after drinking it. The only thing I noticed, which is common with all creatines I’ve mixed, is that you have to shake the bottle every time before you drink it or there will be fallout left in the bottom of the bottle.

Effectiveness 9/10

I would take half of this before my workout with my PWO. I would add some more water to the shaker and sip on it through my workout. About ¼ way through the tub, I got curious if it was actually doing anything for my workouts. I went a couple of days without taking it and the muscle fatigue was way more apparent while working out. I was missing some reps at the end of the sets and the final sets were killer! Started taking the GM again and the difference was there!

As far as strength gains go, having the endurance to pump out more reps and get through all the sets is always a good thing for strength. I always do strength training for the most part so I would say this was very effective in me making gains during its use.


Value 10/10

I got my 80 serving tub from SW for $30. I had only planned on getting the 40 serving tub but it was $24. Seemed pretty easy to make the decision to add $6 for twice as much? 51 cents a serving is pretty good in my opinion! Even if you go with BB.com, it’s still only 57 cents a serving (I added S&H to my address for those numbers).

Overall 9/10

I would suggest for anyone looking to try a different type of creatine to give this a shot. The price is right and I can tell a difference when I use it. I’m a big fan of Kre which I am currently on right now. However, I am thinking that it’s about time to hop on another tub of GM after I cycle off! I really did like this stuff.

Realize that creatine, like all supplements, will not work for everyone. A lot of people like mono but it never did anything for me. I never had a creatine that worked until Kre. Con-Crete also worked after I tried Kre, but Green Mag is probably my current favorite!

Green MAGnitude is an advanced powder creatine matrix. It combines Magnesium Creatine Chelate with Dicreatine Malate (creatine bound with Malic Acid) to deliver synergistic benefits you can actually FEEL working during your workout.
Magnesium Creatine Chelate and Dicreatine Malate are important during both anaerobic and aerobic workouts and are involved in the efficient production and utilization of ATP. This great combo also has oxygen-sparing effects and helps optimize mitochondrial function to directly and indirectly �boost energy� during your workout or cardio session. As a bonus, when combined with Betaine Anhydrous, this potent combination may also help neutralize lactic acid build-up indirectly, and signal the body to use oxygen to burn fat as fuel.
Taurine, Betaine Anhydrous, and Tyrosine have a wide variety of physiological and metabolic functions and were added to Green MAGnitude for potent volumizing, antioxidant, ergogenic, and cognitive benefits.
Product Claims:
* Taste: Juicy Green Sour Apple Flavor
o The flavor was indeed a good choice for this product.
* No Bitter CEE Taste
o This is a major plus. Anyone that has ever used straight creatine ethyl ester powder knows what I�m talking about.
* Exclusive Synergistic Creatine Formula
o Great combo chosen to make this an effective creatine, in my opinion.
* Instantly Dissolves
o No issues mixing in a shaker bottle.
* Patented Form of Creatine: Improve Strength, Stamina, and Athletic Performance, & Greater Protein Synthesis
o One of the best creatines I�ve used.
Frequently Asked Questions about Green MAGnitude:
* What flavor is Green MAGnitude?
o Sour Green Apple
* Where can I purchase Green MAGnitude and how much will it cost?
o Internet retailers will have the best prices (around $38-42)
* How many servings per bottle ?
o 80
* How many servings per day are required?
o 1
* Does Green MAGnitude replace Green Bulge?
o No, it can be used in combination or as an alternate, but it does not replace Green Bulge. People who prefer capsules should stick with Green Bulge and those who want a powder without the �extras� should choose Green MAGnitude, the cheaper of the two per serving.
o Suggested Combination:
+ Green Bulge: Pre-Cardio
+ Green MAGnitude: Pre-Workout
o Alternate Combination:
+ Green Bulge: Cutting phase
+ Green MAGnitude: Bulking Phase
* I�m use a low carb diet such as CKD � is Green MAGnitude a good choice for me?
o Green MAGnitude is a great option for carb-cyclers.
* What �basic� supplements are recommended while taking Green MAGnitude ?
o Whey Protein (throughout the day)
o Fishoil / EFA
o Plenty of water (this is critical)
o MultiVitamin*
*Besides the �basic� supplements listed above, what other supplements from Controlled Labs would stack well to maximize my results while on Green MAGnitude?
o Purple Wraath (pre / during training)
o GlycerGrow (pre / during training)
o White Blood (pre-workout or before bed)
* I have a health condition, should I take Green MAGnitude?
o As with any condition, ask your doctor before taking Green MAGnitude
* Is it necessary to cycle Green MAGnitude?
o This depends on many variables, but if using it as a standalone it is generally recommend that you cycle off Green MAGnitude every 10 to 12 weeks, for an �OFF� period of 1-2 weeks.
* Why is my water intake so important when using Green MAGnitude?
o Because it contains potent osmotic ingredients that rely heavily on adequate water intake for maximum results. You should get at least 1-3 gallons of water per day while on the product.
* When starting Green MAGnitude, should I �taper� up the dosage to assess my tolerance?
o There is no need to, so just follow the initial dosing instructions.
* When cycling off of Green MAGnitude, should I �taper� down the dosage?
o No, there is no need to taper down the dosage toward the end of the cycle.
* What are some good indications that I�m losing fat or gaining lean mass while on Green MAGnitude?
o Mirror / Appearance (Good for a quick reference, but not 100% reliable)
o Measurements / Bodyfat caliper (The most accurate way to gauge your progress)
o Bodyweight / Strength (This will be the most noticeable for most that use Green MAGnitude)
* I workout in the evening / before bedtime, is there anything I should know ?
o It�s possible that the tyrosine in Green MAGnitude may prevent you from getting deep/quality sleep. If this happens, simply take your Green MAGnitude serving earlier.
* Can I stack Green MAGnitude with Purple Wraath?
o Yes.
* Is Green MAGnitude for men or women?
o This product can be used by both men and women.
Final Ratings:
* Taste: 9.3
* Mixability 8.1
* Value: 10.0
* Effectiveness: 9.2
* Overall: 9.4
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If you’ve yet to try this supplement…WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??!! It is a fan favorite around here, and for some good reasons! This creatine has smashed my expectations of what I was thinking when I picked it up at the local Vitamin Shoppe, due to the fact that my Kre-Alk was empty and I needed a creatine to sustain me through the end of the semester. I made an impulse buy and picked this up…I am so glad I did and am now hooked, and will be using this for the foreseeable future! Previous creatine exposure: Kre-Alk, Creapure, C-Bol, “Amplified” Creatine from GNC a few others.

Gonna break this down, let’s go!

What is it? Profile 10/10

Green MAGnitude is comprised of:
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (10.4 grams)
Servings per Container: 40 or 80!
Magnesium - 350mg
Magnesium Creatine Chelate - 2500mg
Dicreatine Malate - 2500mg
Betaine Anhydrous - 2000mg
L-Taurine - 2000mg
L-Tyrosine - 500mg

Taken From the Manufacturer’s Website…summarized hah: Magnesium Creatine Chelate and Dicreatine Malate both increase the production and utilization of ATP, this blend also “boosts energy” it may also reduce Lactic acid and reduce body fat. The added goodies increase physiological and metabolic functions supposedly, as well as provide a wide array of benefits.

Dosing/Mixability/Taste 10/10
Dosed at 1 Scoop a day either before or after a workout. I dosed mine half during my workout and half at the end, I just like sipping on something during my workout other than water. Easy to dose. Mixability is also a ten due to the fact that I never had to experience a gritty taste at the end of the liquid, it all mixed in smooth. Taste, really doesn’t matter but when something tastes good you’re more likely going to like it haha, this stuff tastes great. I never thought I would like a supplement flavor of sour green apple but this taste simply just works for this product. It was refreshing to sip on throughout my session in the gym, not too sweet, not too tart…it was really great and a nice break from bad tasting powders. Best taste I’ve had via supps.

Value 10/10
I mean, come on. Do you see the price of this stuff…23.89 for the tub of 40 servings or 59 cents a serving, OR and RECOMMENDED= 24.99 for 80 SERVINGS! 0.o yep you read that correctly 80 servings for 25 bucks, or 31 cents a serving. The value of this product is unbeatable and it is a better value that the competition by far.

Effectiveness 9/10 (Only because I couldn’t give straight 10s across the board and there is always room for improvement.)

Endurance was up after taking this product for a few days. Endurance remained high throughout my entire cycle of it and I felt that I was really able to push out those last few reps easier, leading to more reps and more strength gains of course. Muscle density was higher than it has been in the past while using this product. My muscles felt harder and looked denser than ever before, extremely pleasant. Strength gains, I really wasn’t expecting much in terms of gaining any strength while on this product, As I am currently still cutting and have felt weaker than during my bulk (obviously, not taking in same cal and not same weight etc), however I really felt like I could just pick up and pull any weight towards the end of this cycle and hit a new deadlift PR of 2x my bodyweight for 3 during the last week. While this all may be because of my diet and such I really do feel that Green Mag helped out here a lot, if it didn’t improve strength and muscle gains, it certainly made sure that any loses were kept to a bare minimum during my cut. There was little to no water retention, as I’ve been off this product for 3 weeks now and have not experienced a drop in weight or loss of muscle ‘fullness’. This is by far the most effective creatine supplement I’ve used during my lifting experience so far.

Overall 9/10
I am so glad I purchased this supplement and will now buy it due to its sheer effectiveness and not impulse and have recently put in an order for the 80 serving container to last me the rest of the summer. I can’t wait to sip on this during my workouts again and experience the same effectiveness as before. As I’ve said above this is the most effective creatine supp I’ve experienced so far and is a fan favorite here so it really doesn’t need any more + hahah but still I just wanted to share my experience with it. Thank you for reading…I’m sure I write too much haha.

First let me say that before trying this product I had cycled off of everything except for protein for close to two months.

This is one of the best tasting creatine mixes that I've had. It mixed easy and was very effective. I didn't gain any water weight and my strength kept increasing through the whole container (used the larger one of course!) It's not dirt cheap like mono is, but IMO you do get what you pay for. Another thing that's nice is that you can just mix it and drink it without having to spike insulin and also no loading crap to deal with.

All in all, this is a supplement worth trying and for me it's one that I'll use again and again.

Creatine has came in many forms since its original debut, and has become an avid part in may bodybuilders supplement stacks. Green MAGnitude is the creatine to end all creatines. I have went through countless tubs of Creatine Mono, HCL, Kre-Alk, and Creatine Nitrate and have NEVER had results even close to what Green MAG had to offer. Have you ever wanted an easy to mix supplement, that tastes great, increases strength and endurance, builds muscle and be completely affordable, then do not look any further.

Taste: I give the taste of Green MAGnitude a 9/10. Personally I LOVE the Lemonade flavor. I would always mix it with 6oz of water, post workout. It tastes very similar to Country Time lemonade, not too sweet or sour. Most creatine products are either one extreme or the other. Incredibly too sweet, as they add a lot of flavorings to try to cover up the bitter creatine taste, or extremely horrid as they lack flavoring.

Mixability: 10/10 Green Magnitude has always easily mixed within my shaker cups. I NEVER had a problem with excess powder being left on the bottom of the cup or ever felt like I was trying to drink sand, as I have other creatine products.

Profile: 9/10 The ingredient profile within Green Magnitude is Dicreatine Malate and Magnesium Creatine Chelate. These creatine sources ensure more bioavilibility of creatine as well as shielding from harmful stomach acids. Other ingredients were also added to help with the recovery affects of Green magnitude such as Betaine Anhydrous, L-Taurine and L-Tyrosine.

Effectiveness: 9/10 Overall this product just works. My strength gains were very consistent while using this product, especially in chest exercises as well as little but noticeable gains everywhere else. My recovery times while taking this were even more impressive. It felt like my recovery time was basically cut in half, where other products left me sore and aching after workouts for days. Also while taking Green Mag I experience no bloat and water retention (if it was there I didn't notice anything).

Value: 15/10. This may seem a little extreme but in my opinion $25.00 for an 80 Serving tub is just unrealistic for a product that actually works and out performs its over priced competitors.

Overall: 9/10 Controlled labs have really outdone themselves with Green MAG. The affordability of this product not only makes it my ONLY go to creatine, but mixed with the results that every true body builder wants to see, it will continue to be the only creatine anyone will ever need.

Oh. My. God. This is the greatest tasting supplement I have ever tried. Like if this was a drink mix I would of drink multiple bottles a day. But lets get to the review:

Mixability: 10/10
I put one scoop(10.5g) in 2oz of water and sworlled it for 2-3 seconds(tops) and the product fully mixed.

Taste: 10/10
I think I have already got that covered.

Price: 8/10
compared to most of the creatine products(not including monohydrate) this is a very reasonable product.

Effectiveness: 10/10
It's creatine...of course it works. I kept a good clean diet and good worked my butt out and I added some size and strength.

The only other products I used was premium blend , casein, and pre-workout.

I have literally been meaning to write a review on Controlled Labs Green MAGnitude for months. Green MAG is Controlled labs creatine product. They make some pretty big claims with this product, but as far as im concerned they have exceeded expectations in just about every category. Let’s get started with the review.


Taste – 9/10

When you are taking a creatine product you generally are not thinking about the taste….cause let’s face facts a lot of the artificially flavored creatine products out there taste terrible. And what’s worse is that the unflavored is just as bad generally leaving a bitter aftertaste (ex: GNC Creatine Monohydrate Unflavored). What originally scared me was the creatine ethyl ester in this product. My first experience with CEE was with PrimaForces CEE and I gotta tell you it was terrible and bitter, a true horror to down.

Controlled Labs hit a home run here in the taste department which completely masked the taste of the CEE. Controlled laLbs claim the flavor is juicy. IDK if I would use juicy as the right adjective to describe the taste, but the flavor is excellent. I have had both the Sour Green Apple and the Electric Lemonade flavor. Both are really good, I liked the Sour Green Apple a little bit better. The Sour Green Apple really isn’t that sour if you’re filling your shaker with 18-20oz of water. When you dip below the 15oz it get a little tart and sour, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Some days I would put less water.


Mixability – 8/10

The mixibility of the product was decent. Nothing spectacular, but not terrible enough to warrant it any lower than an 8. As with most creatine powders you constantly have to shake your shaker before taking a swig or risk copious amounts of residue settling at the bottom of your container.

Green Mag is not different, it’s not really a problem; there are much worse mixing creatines out there. As long as you’re stirring up the contents before each drink you will not have any issues here.


Content – 9/10

So the bulk of the contents of Green Mag are a 5,000mg combination of both magnesium creatine chelate, and dicreatine malate in full doses. It also contains betaine anhydrous which is supposed to help neutralize lactic acid. There is a few other things throw in there, L-Taurine, L-Tyrosine and some magnesium. According to CL these were added to support volumizing, ergogenic, and cognitive benefits.


Effectiveness – 9/10

Effectiveness is too broad of a category to rate this product. As a result I will break down this category into a few sub categories.

1. Strength Increase – 9/10
So I saw minor strength increases in a few of my lifts. The most notable one was dumbbell flat bench. Every other week instead of barbell I perform my chest routine with dumbbells. Well I had hit a road block, a bit time plateau on both flat and incline dumbbell press. Well I def got through that plateau, the weights just felt a little lighter.

**I should mention I was taking Purus Labs Muscle Marinade at the time; 300mg of caffeine and 80mg of 1,3, dimeth will really fire up the engine so idk if all my strength gains can be attributed to the creatine.

2. Recovery – 7/10
I didn’t feel as sore as I normally would, sure it wasn’t RecoverPro or MBCAA recovery good but definitely something to take notice of.

3. Endurance – 8/10
Ok so this was the nice thing about this product, I felt like I had a little more left in the tank. It was the most noticeable on working drop sets of leg press. I was able to get a rep or two more out of each drop set which could have been a factor in my strength increase.


~Side Effects~
So I had some bloat side effects. It was weird as I have never had the creatine "bloat" before with any other creatines I have used in the past. It wasn't a big deal, just something to note.


Value – 9/10

Value on this is pretty darn good IMO. On bodybuilding.com you can get an 80 serving tub for $39.99, that equates to a little less than 50 cents per serving. If you look around you will find it a few bucks cheaper.


Overall – 9/10

As far as I am concerned this product has done just about everything it claims to do and more. It’s not really expensive, and it works. There are so many supplements out there that have these outrageous claims where the product itself is a far cry from the expectations its set out to fulfill. This creatine really delievers, and it’s refreshing to see a supplement that actually does what it claims it does as opposed to most of the garbage being peddled out there today.

Green Mag has been around for a while, yet somehow it has flown under the radar for quite some time. This is one of the better creatines on the market, if you’re feeling bold enough to step away from the trusted micronized creatine (still the best creatine on the market IMO) this would be an excellent addition to any stack.

Finally a product that I can get excited about!Lets get right to it.

Taste: 7/10 I have tried both the green apple and the lemonade flavors and both were fine. It was maybe a little sour but then I would add more H2O and it would be fine. I will admit by the end of a 80 serving tub I was ready to change flavors.

Mixability: 8.5/10 Overall it mixed up fine. If you let it sit it will settle but so does almost everything, not a big deal just deal with it.

Quality: 10/10 This product rocks! Controlled labs did it right. they did not skimp on the good stuff here are a few highlights:
2.5g Magnesium Creatine Chelate (Magnapower)
2.5g 2CM™ Dicreatine Malate (awesome creatine
L-Taurine 2000mg
L-Tyrosine 500mg
You can't argue with the quality of the ingrients.

Effectiveness: 9/10 this product did exactly what I wanted it to do. I take Creapure creatine 8 months out of the year and I take Green Magnitude the other 4 summer months. I like this product during the summer because it helps me keep my strength when I lean out and it does not hold as much water as creapure which is important to me cause im a very compeditive softball player and i dont want it to slow down my speed.

Value: 7/10- Its really not that expensive but it is more than creapure, so i would say its a solid investment if you go with the 80 serving tube.

Overall: 8/10 This is a well rounded muscle builder and the quality and value cant be beat. I recomend this for athletes who want strength without too much extra water bloat.

Conclusion: I still think creapure is a better creatine overall for bulking but this is a close second overall. I wish they would make an unflavored version so I can just add it to my PWO.

This review is long overdue...

Im a big fan of Kre-alk but after hearing alot of positive feedback on Green Mag I decided that I'd go with it on my next stack. Green Mag is a blend of Magnesium Creatine Chelate and Dicreatine Malate, added in are other benifical ingredients like Betaine Anhydrous,L-Taurine and L-Tyrosine. I got the 40 serving container from illpumpyouup.com for $25 so the price is very affordable for the results it provides.

Dosing:
I took 1/2 scoop pwo and 1/2 scoop post workout. This worked very well for me and allowed the container to last a bit longer.

Mixability: (8/10)
The company reccommeds mixing in 8oz of water but I found this product mixed best in 10oz of water. Green Mag mixes very well but as with all creatines there was some residue on the bottom if you let it sit, it does require and extra shake here and there.

Taste: (9/10)
I got the sour green apple, at first i was a bit worried but the flavor was actually very nice. I dont take anything from supps for tatse but its nice to not have to chug something to get it down. Also it didnt leave the resedue in your mouth that alot of powder creatines do.

Effectiveness: (9/10)
Throughout the entire container i felt my muscle fatuige decreased and endurance increased during lifting days, i could push through the end of sets and get those last few reps. Strength gains were steady and kept increasing due to my ability to push just that little extra bit. My recovery was great during this product, normally after a heavy leg day i have DOMS for up to 2 days but while using Green Mag after 1 day I was already starting to feel less sore and ready to go. I can attribute that to the Green Mag because as I cycled off my recovery time began to increase again. Mucsles also felt very full and dense while using this product.

Sides: (2/10)...(10 being terrible sides)
I experienced little water retention which is a big plus for me, when i take mono i feel like a water balloon sometimes. The only side i can say i expereienced is an occasional upset stomach after taking this product but it would subside after about 30min.

Value: (7/10)
The price of $25 for Green Mag is good for the results you recive. There are cheaper creatine products out there that have provided similar results for me but i cant say i regret paying a bit more for my tub of Green Mag.

Overall: (8/10)
Green Mag is an excellent creatine product that delivers on all the promises made. I cant say that i will only be using it from now on because i am a big fan of kre-alk but the results i recived from taking this product were excellent and plan to use it again in the near future. My experince with this product was nothing but positive and i reccommend this product to anyone considering it.

Hope this helped