Why we made this

Mental health is not an abstract issue in my life.

My mother lived with mental illness. For years, my dad, my brother and I lived through her psychotic episodes alongside her. It's not the kind of thing you talk about much. I won't dress it up. It was hard. What I took from it is simple. When someone you love is struggling, you have to find a way to stay steady yourself, or you're no use to anyone. For me, that meant exercise and a steady diet. A few simple things I could control when a lot of it felt like I couldn't. Creatine was part of that routine.

A Mental Stack pouch on a calm morning desk
For demanding days. And the people having them.

Taking care of yourself should be practical.

Watching my mother struggle made me think deeply about what support can look like in everyday life, especially for people carrying stress, fatigue, and emotional weight.

Creatine is often seen only as a gym supplement, but I saw something broader: a simple, researched ingredient associated with energy support, performance, and resilience. I wanted to create a clean, trustworthy creatine capsule for people who want to show up better for their loved ones, work, training, and daily life, at the same time supporting a wider conversation about mental health.

This brand exists to normalise the idea that taking care of your mind and body should be practical, not complicated. I am not trying to replace care, therapy, or medical support. I am building a product that fits into a real-life routine and a mission that gives back to people and families affected by mental health challenges.


What we make. And don't.

One product. Creatine monohydrate, in a vegan capsule. No proprietary blends, no flashy actives, no daily greens powder, no nootropic bundle. We don't want to sell you fifteen things, we want to make this one thing exceptionally well.

If we ever add anything, it will earn its place. Until then, this is the entire catalogue.

01 · The active

Creapure®.

The most-studied creatine in the world. We list the source because it matters who makes it.

02 · The pouch

Recyclable, matte, no extras.

Printed once, finished in Ireland, no foil.

03 · The pledge

5% of every pack.

Goes to local charities, openly listed each quarter. It grows when we grow.

"Taking care of your mind and body should be practical, not complicated. A product that fits into a real-life routine, and a mission that gives back."
Laurynas, Metal Stack Founder
The founder of Mental Stack with his mother and father, photographed outdoors in autumn light.
To the memory of my mom

Ready when you are ,

A useful product. Quietly done right.

Try the 14-day pack first if you're new. Settle in for the month if you already know.

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