Creatine + Cordyceps Mushroom Creatine 553g Raspberry Monohydrate Sport Armour

Mushroom Creatine + Cordyceps Sport Armour - creatine with mushroom extract, 553 g

Mushroom Creatine + Cordyceps is a creatine monohydrate combined with an extract of Cordyceps sinensis and five additional active ingredients in the same serving. The package weighs 553 g, and the manufacturer divides it into 60 servings of 9.2 g, to be mixed in water. One serving contains 5000 mg of creatine monohydrate, of which 4400 mg is pure creatine, and 1000 mg of Cordyceps sinensis extract standardized to 30:1.

Alongside them in the table are beta-alanine, taurine, tyrosine, Aquamin magnesium sourced from seawater, and L-theanine, each in the declared amount. This product differs from regular monohydrate: instead of one item in the composition, you get a set detailed by the manufacturer down to the milligram. The table with these values is printed on the packaging in two language versions, Polish and English, so you can compare it with what you read here before opening the can.

The flavor is raspberry, as described by both the label and the manufacturer’s card. The manufacturer is Sport Armour Sp. z o.o. from Tychy.

Ingredients

Active ingredients in one serving of 9.2 g, according to the manufacturer’s table:

• Creatine monohydrate: 5000 mg, of which creatine 88%, or 4400 mg
• Cordyceps sinensis extract 30:1: 1000 mg
• Beta-alanine: 800 mg
• Taurine: 750 mg
• Tyrosine: 500 mg
• AQUAMIN Natural Magnesium from seawater: 500 mg, of which magnesium 11%, or 55 mg (15% RDA)
• L-theanine: 333 mg

The manufacturer’s table includes only active ingredients, so the full list with flavoring, sweetening, and anti-caking agents can be read on the packaging label. From the numbers alone, several practical things can be inferred. Five grams of monohydrate is the serving on which most creatine research is based, and 4400 mg of pure creatine comes from the fact that monohydrate binds a water molecule, and that water also weighs.

The notation 30:1 for the extract refers to the ratio of raw material to extract: thirty parts of plant material yield one part of extract. Magnesium is accounted for twice, which can be a source of misunderstanding, as both rows refer to the same ingredient. Five hundred milligrams is the mass of the entire Aquamin raw material, while 55 mg is the element contained in it, which corresponds to 15% of the reference intake value, i.e., the daily amount taken as a reference point on food labels.

The remaining four items, beta-alanine, taurine, tyrosine, and L-theanine, the manufacturer provides as single values without such breakdown.

Specification

How to use

The manufacturer recommends one serving daily: 9.2 g of powder mixed in an appropriate amount of water. With this dosage, a 553 g package lasts for two months. The manufacturer does not specify the times of day and does not describe any saturation phase, so the serving is the same every day.

• Measure one serving of 9.2 g
• Mix it in water
• Stick to one serving daily and do not exceed it
• Close the package after each use

For whom

This set is for someone who already knows they want to take creatine and prefers to have the rest of the ingredients in the same package instead of buying four separate ones. Beta-alanine, taurine, tyrosine, and L-theanine are usually sold as separate products in sports stores, and here the manufacturer has combined them in one table and in fixed proportions. This is convenient but also limiting: you cannot change the proportions, so if you want to control each ingredient separately, separate packages will give you more freedom.

Sixty servings is two months at one daily, which is a long enough period to assess whether this set suits you. The raspberry flavor is what the label states, so if you are not fond of fruity powders, it is worth knowing this before purchase. The powder dissolves in water, so you do not need a shaker or any additional equipment to prepare a serving. The product is a dietary supplement for adults.

If you are taking medications regularly or have chronic illnesses, consult the use with a doctor or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

How many servings does the package contain and how long does it last?

The manufacturer divides 553 g into 60 servings of 9.2 g and recommends one serving daily, so the package lasts for two months of daily use. The serving size is directly stated in the active ingredients table. If you use the powder less frequently than daily, the package will last correspondingly longer.

How does this differ from regular creatine monohydrate?

By the number of ingredients in the same serving. Pure monohydrate is one item in the table, while here alongside 5000 mg of monohydrate, there are six other active ingredients, including 1000 mg of Cordyceps sinensis extract. You get the same amount of creatine as in a typical serving of monohydrate, so the difference is made by the rest of the set, not the creatine itself.

What does the notation 30:1 for the extract mean?

This is the ratio of raw material to finished extract. Thirty parts of plant material yield one part of extract, so 1000 mg of extract comes from a significantly larger amount of dried mushroom. However, this notation does not say anything about the content of specific compounds, as standardization by ratio is different from standardization by a specified ingredient.

Variants and category

The same line includes a second variant, where instead of Cordyceps sinensis, there is an extract of lion’s mane, in a 558 g package and also in raspberry flavor. The rest of the table is the same in both variants. Products of this type from our offer can be found in the Supplements category.

Related articles

More on the blog: creatine and timing of intake and saturation phase, what studies show about cordyceps, and beta-alanine and its dosing.

Safety and storage

The product is a dietary supplement intended for adults and is not a medical product. Do not exceed one serving daily. Store the package out of reach of small children, and check detailed storage recommendations and expiration date on the label. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and those taking medications regularly should consult the use with a doctor.

The dietary supplement cannot be used as a substitute for a varied diet - a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle remain the basis. If you notice any disturbing symptoms after starting use, discontinue taking the product.

Not sure which of the two variants to choose or how to incorporate the serving into your training plan? Write or call us, because at u Bucha we advise before the purchase, not after it.