ATP Science NOWAY!® Creatine + Magnesium

ATP Science NOWAY!® Creatine + Magnesium — Your Evening Creatine Ritual

Most creatine products are designed for mornings or pre-training. NOWAY!® Creatine + Magnesium is built for the other end of the day — a pre-bed formula combining clinical-grade creatine monohydrate (99.5% purity) with magnesium citrate for muscle recovery, L-theanine for calm and mental wind-down, and Tart Cherry Extract for antioxidant support and natural recovery. One scoop in water before bed covers your daily creatine habit and actively supports the recovery process that happens during sleep. 30 serves, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, non-GMO. In stock at TopDog Nutrition.

What's In Every 6g Serve

• Creatine Monohydrate (99.5% purity) — clinical-grade creatine for ATP energy regeneration, strength and high-intensity performance support. The 99.5% purity specification is pharmaceutical grade, the same standard used in research settings. Taken daily — including before bed — maintains consistent muscle creatine saturation for ongoing performance benefits.
• Magnesium Citrate (90mg elemental magnesium) — magnesium citrate is one of the most bioavailable forms of magnesium, supporting normal muscle function and helping reduce tiredness and fatigue. Athletes are among the populations most likely to be magnesium deficient due to sweat losses, and taking it in the evening aligns with research showing magnesium's positive effect on sleep quality and muscular relaxation.
• L-Theanine — an amino acid found naturally in green tea that promotes a state of calm mental alertness without sedation. In the context of an evening recovery formula, it supports the wind-down from the physiological and cognitive stress of a training day, easing the transition to restorative sleep.
• Tart Cherry Extract — a natural source of anthocyanins studied for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in athletes. Tart cherry has a growing body of research supporting its role in reducing exercise-induced muscle soreness and supporting sleep quality, particularly around melatonin precursor content.

Why Take Creatine at Night?

Creatine doesn't require precise timing — it works through consistent muscle saturation maintained by daily supplementation, not by acute pre-training dosing. Taking it in the evening is equally effective for maintaining creatine levels as taking it in the morning. The advantage of this formula is that it pairs creatine with compounds specifically relevant to the overnight recovery window — magnesium, theanine and tart cherry — so your pre-bed ritual becomes multifunctional. For athletes who already have a morning or pre-training drink, this means creatine no longer competes for a slot in the morning routine.

How It Fits the NOWAY!® Creatine Range

ATP Science makes creatine in several distinct formats for different use cases. NOWAY!® Creatine + Electrolytes is designed for morning use — creatine with electrolytes, green tea and Panax ginseng for an energising start. This Creatine + Magnesium version is the evening complement — designed to wind down rather than activate. NOWAY!® Creatine Monohydrate is the pure unflavoured option for athletes who want maximum simplicity. All three deliver the same 99.5% purity creatine.

Nutrition Per Serve (6g)

• Energy: 25 kJ / 5 Cal
• Protein: 0.0g
• Fat: 0.0g
• Carbohydrate: 1.1g (sugars 0.2g)
• Sodium: 5mg
• Magnesium: 90mg

Full Ingredients

Creatine Monohydrate, Natural Flavours, Magnesium Citrate, Tart Cherry Extract, L-Theanine, Food Acid (Malic Acid), Sweetener (Steviol Glycosides).

Vegan. Dairy-free. Gluten-free. Nut-free. Non-GMO. Made in Brisbane, Australia.

Directions

Mix 2 heaped scoops (approximately 6g) into 250ml of cold water. Consume 30–60 minutes before bed. Shake well and drink immediately after mixing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to take creatine before bed every night?

Yes — creatine is safe for continuous daily use at the standard 3–5g dose, including at night. There is no evidence that taking creatine before bed causes sleep disruption, and this formula's supporting ingredients (magnesium, L-theanine, tart cherry) are specifically chosen to support sleep quality rather than hinder it.

Does L-theanine make you drowsy?

L-theanine promotes calm and mental relaxation without sedation — it doesn't cause drowsiness the way sedatives or antihistamines do. It reduces the physiological stress response and supports a relaxed mental state, which is conducive to falling asleep naturally without forcing it.

How does this compare to the Creatine + Electrolytes version?

Different timing, different purpose. The Creatine + Electrolytes version contains sodium, potassium, calcium, coconut water, green tea and Panax ginseng — designed for morning use to hydrate and activate. This Creatine + Magnesium version replaces those activating compounds with magnesium, L-theanine and tart cherry for evening recovery. The creatine dose and purity is identical in both.

Is 90mg of magnesium enough to make a difference?

At 90mg elemental magnesium per serve, this provides meaningful supplementary magnesium alongside a balanced diet. For athletes with significant magnesium deficiency or those wanting a higher therapeutic dose for sleep support, a dedicated magnesium supplement (such as ATP Science ZMAG) may be appropriate alongside or instead of this product. The 90mg here is a practical daily top-up, not a standalone high-dose magnesium therapy.