Old protien powder and creatine.

pkp413 · 11-Jan-05, 05:51 PM

Hi,

I stopped weight training a few years ago and ended up with several boxes of unused/unopened myoplex deluxe protien powder and a few pounds of creatine powder. They are atleast 3-4 years old (from mfg. date). What should I do with them? Is it safe/effective to still use them? AFAIK, they do not have any expiration date imprinted anywhere on the labelling. I would hate to throw away about $200+ worth of supplements...

Thanks.

Lucky13MN · 11-Jan-05, 06:35 PM

I had the same problem with a jug of protein, I went ahead and tried it and 3 times straight I got stomach pains.

I don't recommend it.

Creatine might be ok, I don't know.

pkp413 · 11-Jan-05, 07:23 PM

Thanks. Does EAS take old boxes back if they are unopened?

Lucky13MN · 11-Jan-05, 07:34 PM

I'd doubt it... my protein powder was EAS as well. Still use EAS, but this time I'm going to make sure I finish the tub!

furball · 13-Jan-05, 07:24 PM

The creatine should be fine, but the protein normally has a recommended use date about 2 years after purchase...But I have never seen a expiration...there is really no way it can become contaminated if it is sealed....it is all dried protein....I guess you could try the Protein and see what happens....But I think I would pitch it and just get some more...creatine will be fine though.....