Can You Take Creatine and Magnesium Together? A Simple Routine Guide

Short answer: Yes. Creatine monohydrate and magnesium bisglycinate can be taken in the same daily routine. They are different nutrients with different jobs, and there is no need to space them hours apart. The simplest approach: mix 5g of creatine into a drink at a time that suits your training, and take your 2 magnesium capsules with water at a time you will remember every day.

Searches like "magnesium glycinate and creatine" usually come from the same place: you already take one, you are thinking about adding the other, and you want to know whether they clash. Below is a clear, practical guide to taking both without overcomplicating your day.

Why People Pair Creatine and Magnesium

Creatine monohydrate is one of the most widely studied workout supplements. A daily 5g serving supports strength, power and workout performance.‡ Magnesium is an essential mineral that supports normal muscle function and everyday wellness.‡

Because both fit naturally into an active lifestyle, they often end up in the same routine. They do not replace each other, and neither one is required for the other to do its job. Think of them as two separate habits that happen to sit well side by side.

Can You Take Them at the Same Time?

Yes. There is no known reason to separate creatine monohydrate and magnesium bisglycinate. You can swallow your magnesium capsules with the same drink you mix your creatine into, or take them at completely different times of day. Both approaches work. Pick whichever one you are most likely to stick with.

If you take prescription medications or have a medical condition, check with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement. That advice applies to both products, whether you take them together or apart.

A Simple Daily Routine for Both

Consistency matters more than precise timing for both of these supplements. Here are three easy setups:

• The all-at-once routine: Mix 1 scoop (5g) of Nutri77 Creatine Monohydrate into 8–12 oz of water or your drink of choice, and take 2 capsules of Nutri77 Magnesium Bisglycinate with it. One moment, done.
• The training-day routine: Take creatine before or after your workout, and take magnesium with a meal at another point in the day.
• The anchor routine: Tie each supplement to something you already do daily, such as creatine in your morning shake and magnesium with dinner.

On rest days, keep taking your 5g of creatine. Steady daily use is what keeps creatine levels topped up, so there is no need to skip it when you are not training. For more on dosing, see How Much Creatine Per Day? The 5g Rule Explained.

How Much of Each?

Creatine: The Nutri77 suggested use is 1 scoop (5g) mixed with 8–12 oz of water or your drink of choice, 1 to 2 times daily. Most people do well with a single 5g serving each day. Our tub holds 500g, which is 100 servings.

Magnesium: The Nutri77 suggested use is 2 capsules daily with water. Each 2-capsule serving provides 400mg of magnesium from Albion® magnesium bisglycinate chelate and magnesium oxide. A bottle of 120 vegan capsules is a 60-day supply.

Stick to the suggested use on each label. Taking more than directed will not speed anything up.

Morning or Night?

Either works. Creatine timing is flexible: before or after your workout are both common, and so is simply taking it at the same time every day. Magnesium can be taken in the morning or evening, whichever fits your schedule. If you want to think through magnesium timing in more detail, read Best Time to Take Magnesium: Morning or Night?

Reading the Labels Before You Combine

When you stack any two supplements, check each Supplement Facts panel so you know exactly what you are taking:

• Look for creatine monohydrate as the single ingredient, with 5g per serving and no proprietary blends.
• For magnesium, check the milligrams of elemental magnesium per serving and which magnesium sources are listed. Nutri77 lists every magnesium source on the panel: Albion® magnesium bisglycinate chelate and magnesium oxide.
• If you also take a multivitamin or another product with magnesium, add up the amounts and review them with your healthcare provider.

FAQ

Can I mix magnesium capsules into my creatine drink?

There is no need to open the capsules. Just mix your creatine into water or another drink, and swallow the 2 magnesium capsules with it.

Do I need to cycle creatine or magnesium?

No cycling is needed for creatine monohydrate at the standard 5g daily serving. For magnesium, follow the suggested use on the label of 2 capsules daily.

Is it okay to take both on days I do not work out?

Yes. Taking creatine daily, including rest days, is the most common approach. Magnesium is a daily supplement too, so keep both in your routine every day.

Is there a bundle with both?

Yes. Nutri77 offers both as single products and as a Daily Stack. You can read more about building a routine around them in How to Build a Simple Daily Supplement Stack.

‡These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.