Kaged Muscle Creatine HCl

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.

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