
Harlo vs. plain creatine.
Harlo keeps the full 5g of creatine monohydrate and adds sodium, chloride, potassium and magnesium in a lemon drink.
| Per daily serving | Harlo | Plain creatine |
|---|---|---|
| Creatine monohydrate | 5g | 5g |
| Added sodium + chloride | Included | None |
| Added potassium + magnesium | Included | None |
| Flavor | Lemon, zero sugar | Unflavored |
| NSF Certified for Sport® | Certified | Varies by product |
Compared with unflavored, single-ingredient creatine monohydrate. This compares formula contents, not measured absorption or performance.

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5g of creatine for strength and power
A full daily serving of creatine monohydrate to support repeated, high-intensity efforts alongside training.
Electrolytes with a role in creatine transport
Sodium and chloride are involved in moving creatine into muscle cells. Harlo includes both, plus potassium and magnesium.
Lemon flavor you can make your own
Mix with cold water and adjust to taste. Zero sugar, one scoop a day, including rest days.
Creatine transport depends on sodium and chloride.
Your body uses both minerals to move creatine into muscle cells. Harlo pairs 5g of creatine monohydrate with sodium and chloride in every scoop.
How creatine transport works
Your body uses a transporter called SLC6A8 to move creatine into muscle cells. Sodium and chloride are part of that process.
This describes normal creatine transport. Greater absorption or performance from Harlo versus creatine alone has not been established.
Read the creatine transport scienceBefore your first scoop.
Ingredients & ScienceWhat makes Harlo different from plain creatine?
Each scoop contains 5g creatine monohydrate with sodium and chloride, the electrolytes used by your body’s creatine transporter. Harlo also includes potassium and magnesium, lemon flavor and zero sugar, with NSF Certified for Sport® certification.
If you already take creatine, count the 5g in Harlo toward your daily total.
How long does creatine take to work?
Creatine works by building your muscle creatine stores over time. Daily use without a loading phase typically takes about 3–4 weeks to build those stores. Results depend on your starting levels, training, and consistency.
Harlo provides 5g of creatine monohydrate per serving. Take one scoop daily as directed.
Do electrolytes make creatine absorb better?
Creatine transport into cells depends on sodium and chloride. Harlo includes both. That role in normal physiology is established; adding more electrolytes has not been shown to make Harlo absorb better than creatine alone.
A study of a different creatine-electrolyte formula found improvements in sprint performance compared with placebo. It did not include a creatine-only comparison. Read the research and what it establishes.
What does it taste like, and how is it sweetened?
Harlo is a lemon-flavored mix with zero sugar. It is sweetened with stevia leaf and monk fruit extracts. Start with 10–12 oz of cold water and add more water if you prefer a lighter taste.
Should I take it on rest days too?
Yes. Daily consistency helps maintain your muscle creatine stores. Take one scoop on training days and rest days, at a time that fits your routine.
Will creatine cause water-weight changes?
Creatine can increase water stored in your muscles, so you may notice a change on the scale. That is different from gaining body fat. Some people also experience digestive discomfort.
Follow the serving directions. If you have a medical condition, take medication, or have questions about suitability, speak with your healthcare professional.
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Upgrade your daily creatine.
5g creatine monohydrate, paired with sodium and chloride. 30 servings. Lemon. Zero sugar.
