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

159 replies

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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Sidge · 16/05/2026 11:52

Depends where you’re flying from and into, but most airport security takes a dim view of unidentifiable tablets or pills.

If you do carry it on like that be prepared to be pulled over and be asked lots of questions, as well as possibly having it confiscated.

Nopenousername · 16/05/2026 11:53

Lol- is this a joke?

QuercusAlba · 16/05/2026 11:54

Could you buy a new, smaller pack?

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ToKittyornottoKitty · 16/05/2026 11:55

It’s obvious that that’s a stupid idea

StillsadstillHealing · 16/05/2026 11:55

Can you buy it when you’re there ?

swapsicles · 16/05/2026 11:56

Can you put the extra tablets in a bag and only take what you need in the original container?
Otherwise buy a smaller container as a one off for this trip.
Might so be worthwhile taking screenshots of info from the website showing exactly what you're talking and that it matches up with what you have if the container is opened.

Milkmonitoring · 16/05/2026 11:56

Just buy some when you get there.

CypressGrove · 16/05/2026 11:56

Yeah don't do this.

Ohdearnotthisagain · 16/05/2026 11:58

No. Just no.

notimagain · 16/05/2026 12:02

Another voting no, not a great idea...

TofuTuesday · 16/05/2026 12:02

Nice try.

HelpMeGetThrough · 16/05/2026 12:10

It’s not exactly the smartest thing to do.

Balloonhearts · 16/05/2026 12:13

Only if you want to be detained and miss your flight. That will not go through security, it looks way too sus, and the police will likely be called, who will detain you until they have tested the substance and confirmed what it is.

CypressGrove · 16/05/2026 12:17

I'd be thinking you'll be increasing your chances of ending up being body searched so unless you fancy that I'd avoid white powders in baggies at an airport.

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.

WhyUniverseWhy · 16/05/2026 12:20

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.

Come again?!!

Universe25 · 16/05/2026 12:21

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.

Ok I’ve read this a million times! I get the 2 monies is 2 minutes but am lost at “recipe on shaving”!!!

I think you’ll be ok OP, they can test it there. My friend had her sun tan lotion tested. God know why!

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.

WhyUniverseWhy · 16/05/2026 12:23

Universe25 · 16/05/2026 12:21

Ok I’ve read this a million times! I get the 2 monies is 2 minutes but am lost at “recipe on shaving”!!!

I think you’ll be ok OP, they can test it there. My friend had her sun tan lotion tested. God know why!

I think “recipe” is “receipt” but no idea where the shaving comes into it!!!!

HoldMyWine · 16/05/2026 12:23

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.

I’m not quite sure what you mean. Maybe I can take my collagen as well in another bag?!

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SnappyQuoter · 16/05/2026 12:23

Universe25 · 16/05/2026 12:21

Ok I’ve read this a million times! I get the 2 monies is 2 minutes but am lost at “recipe on shaving”!!!

I think you’ll be ok OP, they can test it there. My friend had her sun tan lotion tested. God know why!

She showed them her receipt at security, I assume. To show she had bought collagen at some point.

Chocolatecustardcreamsrule · 16/05/2026 12:25

It’s fine, they might test some of it, but the machine will show straightaway that it’s nothing dodgy.

HoldMyWine · 16/05/2026 12:25

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.

Yes I’ve always taken all my vitamins and other supplements which are tablets in a little bag with no issues, I’m not confident about white powder!
Creatine isn’t improving my brain function it seems 😁

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HoldMyWine · 16/05/2026 12:31

Chocolatecustardcreamsrule · 16/05/2026 12:25

It’s fine, they might test some of it, but the machine will show straightaway that it’s nothing dodgy.

That was my thinking…

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Universe25 · 16/05/2026 12:33

Ah Snappy you’ve got it!!! Receipt to Security it is!! Are you my daughter she’s the only one who can understand my rubbish texts!

On mummset I have to edit my posts about a million times before posting! So they make sense!!

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