What Does “Pharmaceutical-Grade Purity” Really Mean?
Most brands claim “100% pure creatine monohydrate.”
In truth, that label only means creatine is the sole ingredient — not that it’s chemically 100% pure.
At QLEOS, every batch is lab-verified at >99% purity, tested for trace compounds, heavy metals, and stability.
The result: cleaner performance, faster solubility, and zero compromise.
The Real Benchmark
No creatine is truly 100 % pure. Even pharmaceutical materials contain trace levels of:
Bound moisture (natural hydration)
Trace mineral salts and ions
Trace heavy metals (within EU-safe limits)
Residual synthesis by-products like DCD (dicyandiamide) or DHT (dihydrotriazine)
A high-quality creatine typically tests between 97–99 % purity, verified by analytical methods such as HPLC, moisture content, and ICP-MS heavy metal screening.
QLEOS Sets a New Standard
>99% pharmaceutical-grade purity, verified by third-party labs.
Even more remarkable: accredited labs found no detectable levels of heavy metals or microbiological contamination in our latest lots — all reported as not detected at method limits (see full details on our Testing Results page).
And here’s the breakthrough:
We achieved this level with Particle Optimization Technology.
Smaller particles usually mean lower purity — but we reversed that rule.
| Feature | Most Creatine | QLEOS |
|---|---|---|
| Claim | “100% pure” (label) | >99% real purity |
| Actual purity | 95–98% | 99.4% (lab tested) |
| Mesh size | 50–200 MESH | 500 MESH |
| Solubility | Average | Instant |
| Absorption | Slower | Fast & efficient |
Few creatine products deliver both ultra-fine particles and COA-verified purity above 99%.
DCD & DHT
Verified Pharmaceutical Cleanliness
Most creatine on the market still contains trace residues from the chemical synthesis process — mainly DCD (dicyandiamide) and DHT (dihydrotriazine).
These by-products indicate incomplete purification or chemical instability if present, but QLEOS consistently meets stricter limits.
Here’s what they mean:
| Compound | Why It Matters | QLEOS Specification |
|---|---|---|
| DCD | Marker of incomplete purification | ≤ 20 ppm ( vs. ≤ 50 ppm European Food Safety Authority referenced limit) |
| DHT | Indicates chemical instability | ≤ 5 ppm (absent in final batch) |
| Creatinine | Confirms product freshness | ≤ 100 ppm (stability verified) |
Result: No detectable DHT and only trace DCD — proof of true pharmaceutical cleanliness.
Backed by Science
Creatine monohydrate remains the most effective, safest, and best-researched form of creatine available today.”
International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), 2022
Only about 8% of creatine products are third-party tested for purity and banned substances.
(Source: Renovatherapeutics.com, ScienceDirect)
What This Means for You
| Key Benefit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| No Bloating | Fully dissolves — no heaviness or stomach discomfort |
| Fast Absorption | Particle Optimization = quicker delivery to muscles & brain |
| Peak Performance | Higher Cmax → faster saturation & energy restoration |
| Clean Formula | >99% pure — free from fillers, metals, or by-products |
| Cognitive Support | Crosses the blood–brain barrier for sharper focus and clarity |
QLEOS Optimized Creatine is made for those who demand more…
Elite performance, superior recovery, and sharp mental focus, with no compromises.