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Animal Creatine XL

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While it provides the clinical 5g dose of creatine monohydrate and 2.5g of betaine, it deviates from the category 'Gold Standard' by adding unnecessary botanical extracts and flavors that significantly inflate the price. It lacks the Creapure® branding or NSF Certified for Sport designation found in top-tier competitors, making its cost-per-serving poor compared to pure micronized powders.

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