Apex Formulas Dual Creatine

Name: Apex Formulas Dual Creatine
Brand: Apex Formulas
SKU: 5065019191311
Price: 19.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Apex Formulas

£19.99

Creatine monohydrate and creatine hydrochloride from Apex Formulas — 300 - 360 grams per pack.

Why people take it

Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise (with a daily intake of 3 g)

What it is

Creatine monohydrate — the form used in the overwhelming majority of published research
Creatine hydrochloride, a more soluble salt that needs less water to dissolve

How to use

Take as directed on the pack. Most people use 3–5 g a day, every day, with or without food.

Good to know

2 flavours: Berry, Orange
Format: powder
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Flavour: Berry

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Categories : Apex Formulas, Caffeine-Free Supplements, Creatine HCl & Other Forms, Creatine Monohydrate, Creatine Supplements, Flavoured Creatine, Gym & Sports Performance Supplements, Muscle Building Supplements, Supplements for Strength Training

SKU: 5065019191311

At a glance

£0.33

per 5g creatine

Strong

evidence for creatine monohydrate

Our honest take

A flavoured 50:50 mix of creatine monohydrate and creatine HCl giving 5 g of creatine compounds per serving. The monohydrate half is well proven. The HCl half has not been shown to work any better, so the mix mainly adds cost. We could not confirm the full ingredient list, so check the pack if you avoid particular sweeteners.

You want a flavoured creatine with a 5 g dose
You are curious about HCl but want monohydrate in there too
You want the cheapest creatine per gram: plain monohydrate costs less
You need to check every ingredient before buying: the full list was not available to us

The science

Creatine monohydrate· evidence: Strong

Creatine monohydrate is the most studied sports supplement there is, with hundreds of controlled trials in people over more than 30 years. It is also the form used in almost all of that research, which is why we treat it as the benchmark other creatine forms have to beat.

The effect builds up as your muscle creatine stores fill, which takes roughly three to four weeks at a steady daily dose, or about a week if you choose to load. You do not need to load or to cycle off.

Research into other uses, such as effects on the brain or on mood, is at an early stage and not established, so we make no claims about them.

Authorised health claim
Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine.

Daily creatine consumption can enhance the effect of resistance training on muscle strength in adults over the age of 55 years. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine, together with resistance training that increases in workload over time and is repeated at least three times a week for several weeks, at an intensity of at least 65–75% of one repetition maximum.

Typical dose: 3–5 g a day, taken every day

Safety: Well tolerated by healthy adults at 3–5 g a day. Expect a small gain in body weight (water held in muscle) in the first weeks. Larger doses taken at once can upset the stomach. Creatine can raise creatinine on a blood test, so tell your doctor you take it. Speak to your GP first if you have a kidney condition.

Research we looked at:
Kreider RB et al. (2017). ISSN position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 14:18.
Antonio J et al. (2021). Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 18:13.
EFSA NDA Panel (2011). Scientific opinion on creatine and physical performance. EFSA Journal 9(7):2303.
GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register: authorised claims for creatine.

Creatine hydrochloride· evidence: Limited

Creatine HCl is creatine bound to hydrochloric acid. It dissolves in water more easily than monohydrate, and it is often marketed as needing a smaller dose or causing less bloating. The few studies that compare it directly with monohydrate have not shown it to work better, and there is no good evidence that a smaller dose of HCl matches a normal dose of monohydrate.

It still provides creatine, so the authorised creatine claim applies when you get 3 g of creatine a day. Because it usually costs more per gram, we see it as an option mainly if monohydrate genuinely disagrees with you.

Typical dose: Enough to provide 3 g of creatine a day; check the label

Safety: Same general precautions as creatine monohydrate. Speak to your GP first if you have a kidney condition.

Research we looked at:
Kreider RB et al. (2017). ISSN position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 14:18.
Antonio J et al. (2021). Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 18:13.
GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register: authorised claims for creatine.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per serving: 5 g of creatine (50% creatine monohydrate, 50% creatine HCl). 360 g, about 60 servings.

Full ingredients: we are confirming the full ingredient list with the supplier. Check the label on the pack.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Mix one serving with water once a day. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Creatine powder, capsules and gummies compared

PowderCapsulesGummies

Product	Size	Price	Per 5g creatine
This product	Berry	£19.99	£0.33
This product	Orange	£19.99	£0.33
Applied Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate Micronized		from £11.48	£0.18
Applied Nutrition Creatine HCL		from £15.99	£0.89
EFX Sports Kre-Alkalyn		from £21.27	£0.97

Cost per 5g lets you compare different sizes and formats fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.