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Olimp Nutrition Kre-Alkalyn 2500 Mega Caps
Kre-Alkalyn buffered creatine from Olimp Nutrition — 120 caps 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
- Kre-Alkalyn, a pH-buffered creatine monohydrate
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.
At a glance
£1.53
per 5g buffered creatine
Limited
evidence for buffered creatine
Our honest take
Kre-Alkalyn buffered creatine in large gelatine capsules: 2 capsules give 2.5 g (2.2 g of creatine). Buffered creatine has not been shown to beat plain monohydrate, and this costs much more per dose than monohydrate capsules. Choose it only if monohydrate genuinely disagrees with you.
- Monohydrate upsets your stomach and you want capsules
- Cost per dose matters: this is expensive
- You are vegetarian: the capsules contain gelatine
The science
Buffered creatine· evidence: Limited
Buffered creatine is creatine monohydrate mixed with an alkaline powder such as sodium carbonate. It is marketed as more stable in the stomach and so more effective. A controlled study that compared Kre-Alkalyn with plain monohydrate found no advantage in muscle creatine levels, strength or body composition, and plain monohydrate is already stable in the stomach.
It still provides creatine, so the authorised creatine claim applies when you get 3 g of creatine a day. You are usually paying more per gram for the buffer.
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. Contains a small amount of sodium from the buffer. Speak to your GP first if you have a kidney condition.
Research we looked at:
Jagim AR et al. (2012). A buffered form of creatine does not promote greater changes in muscle creatine content, body composition, or training adaptations than creatine monohydrate. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 9:43.
Kreider RB et al. (2017). ISSN position stand. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 14:18.
Ingredients & nutrition
Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.
How to use
Price per dose & how it compares
| Product | Size | Price | Per 5g buffered creatine |
|---|---|---|---|
| This product | 120 caps | £45.99 | £1.53 |
| Applied Nutrition Creatine HCL | from £15.99 | £0.89 | |
| EFX Sports Kre-Alkalyn | from £21.27 | £0.97 | |
| Olimp Nutrition Creatine 1250 Mega Caps | from £10.39 | £0.30 |
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.
Kre-Alkalyn buffered creatine from Olimp Nutrition — 120 caps 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
- Kre-Alkalyn, a pH-buffered creatine monohydrate
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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