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Would I be an idiot to take this through airport security?

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HoldMyWine · 16/05/2026 11:50

I have recently started taking creatine and am finding it so beneficial. I am going away for 5 nights next week and want to take some with me. The packet it comes in is massive. Would I be stupid to take some in a small plastic bag like this in my hand luggage ( I don’t have a hold bag) or will I be detained?

Would I be an idiot to take this through airport security?
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Elsa24 · 18/05/2026 00:49

I fly every week for work, I always take a sandwich bag of collagen powder with me, I’ve never been stopped.

Wellwhatnowbellaboo · 18/05/2026 07:15

HoldMyWine · 16/05/2026 11:50

I have recently started taking creatine and am finding it so beneficial. I am going away for 5 nights next week and want to take some with me. The packet it comes in is massive. Would I be stupid to take some in a small plastic bag like this in my hand luggage ( I don’t have a hold bag) or will I be detained?

People on here are ridiculous. You can absolutely do this. They have those swipe thingies/tongs that test for drugs if they are concerned. Go and enjoy your holiday !

HappyHacienda · 18/05/2026 07:48

CantMakerHerThink · 16/05/2026 12:17

You absolutely can do this, I did it with a plastic cup of collagen. I showed them my recipe on shaving and they tested it. Absurdly fine and added another 2 monies to the entire process.

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Oldartist · 18/05/2026 08:39

As it takes several weeks to even begin to build up in your system, would 5 days without hurt? It’s not like you’re suddenly going to drop blood levels, like you would with medication. Otherwise buy a small factory sealed packet, then no hassle and delays in security.

FunnyOrca · 18/05/2026 09:28

Screamingabdabz · 16/05/2026 12:22

I always take a dodgy looking bag of vitamins and supplements - usually in my hand luggage. Never been stopped.

I often do this too, but I was stopped once. They tested them at security and let me keep them but from then on I used a small empty vitamin jar and just put all my supplements in it. I haven’t been stopped since.

I wonder if OP could find a small container for something that usually contains a powder and decant in?

HoldMyWine · 18/05/2026 11:33

Well I made it with my sachets. Bonne vacancies !

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Dressfinder · 18/05/2026 13:11

Cross post of creatine sachets.

Mayana1 · 18/05/2026 20:55

HoldMyWine · 16/05/2026 11:50

I have recently started taking creatine and am finding it so beneficial. I am going away for 5 nights next week and want to take some with me. The packet it comes in is massive. Would I be stupid to take some in a small plastic bag like this in my hand luggage ( I don’t have a hold bag) or will I be detained?

Packed in this bag I can barely seen what is inside. Can you not put it in a clear bag or without a bag so we can actually see it?

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