Applied Nutrition Creatine HCL

Name: Applied Nutrition Creatine HCL
Brand: Applied Nutrition
SKU: 5056555214756
Price: 15.99 GBP
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Brands: Applied Nutrition

£15.99

Creatine hydrochloride, in Applied Nutrition's caps format.

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 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

Format: caps
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.

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Categories : Applied Nutrition, Caffeine-Free Supplements, Creatine HCl & Other Forms, Creatine Supplements, Creatine Tablets & Capsules, Gym & Sports Performance Supplements, Muscle Building Supplements, Supplements for Strength Training

SKU: 5056555214756

At a glance

£0.89

per 5g creatine

Limited

evidence for creatine hydrochloride

Informed Sport

independently tested

Our honest take

Creatine hydrochloride in capsules: 6 capsules give 3 g. HCl is often sold as better absorbed or easier on the stomach, but studies comparing it with plain monohydrate have not shown it works better. Per gram it also costs about five times as much as Applied Nutrition's monohydrate powder. Consider it only if monohydrate genuinely disagrees with you.

Plain creatine monohydrate has upset your stomach and you want to try another form
You prefer capsules to powder
You compete and want Informed Sport testing
You haven't tried creatine monohydrate yet: start there
Cost per dose matters
You would rather not take 6 capsules a day

The science

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.

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.

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

Ingredients: creatine hydrochloride, capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, colour: brilliant blue), anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate).

Per serving (6 capsules): 3 g creatine, as stated by the manufacturer. 180 capsules, 30 servings.

Testing and dietary: Informed Sport tested. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

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

How to use

Take 6 capsules once a day, preferably with food. Taking creatine every day matters far more than the time of 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	180 caps	£15.99	£0.89
Applied Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate Micronized		from £11.48	£0.18
Applied Nutrition Creatine 3000		from £10.49	£0.58

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.