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Weider Maximum Krea-Genic Powder
Krea-Genic is a patented creatine complex, and Weider's Maximum version combines it with supporting ingredients rather than selling it plain.
Creatine is the most thoroughly researched supplement in sport: it increases phosphocreatine stores in muscle, which powers short, maximal efforts and improves performance across repeated hard sets. The patented form is designed to improve stability and uptake compared with standard monohydrate.
Take it consistently on training and rest days — creatine works on saturation, not on timing.
554g tub.
At a glance
£0.60
per 5g creatine
Limited
evidence for buffered creatine
Our honest take
Buffered creatine (Krea-Genic) with taurine and beta-alanine. Each 7.9 g scoop gives 3.4 g of creatine monohydrate (3 g of creatine), the amount the authorised claim is based on. The buffer has not been shown to beat plain monohydrate, and the 1.2 g of beta-alanine is below research doses. A reasonable product, but you pay extra for add-ons with little evidence.
- You want unflavoured creatine with taurine and beta-alanine
- You want the best value: plain monohydrate
- You expect a real beta-alanine effect: the dose is low
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.
Taurine· evidence: Limited
Taurine is an amino acid found naturally in meat and fish, and commonly added to energy and sports drinks. A review of the research found a small possible benefit for endurance performance, but the studies were small and varied. There is no good evidence that taurine adds anything to creatine for strength or muscle.
There is no authorised health claim for taurine.
Typical dose: Studies have mostly used 1–6 g a day
Safety: Generally well tolerated at the amounts used in supplements.
Research we looked at:
Waldron M et al. (2018). The effects of an oral taurine dose and supplementation period on endurance exercise performance in humans: a meta-analysis. Sports Med 48:1247–1253.
Beta-alanine· evidence: Moderate
Beta-alanine raises carnosine levels in muscle, which helps buffer acid during hard effort. Reviews of the research find a small benefit in high-intensity efforts lasting roughly one to four minutes, such as hard intervals or rowing sprints. It does little for single heavy lifts or for long, steady exercise.
It works by building up over weeks, so it needs about 3–6 g a day for at least two to four weeks. Many combined products contain far less than that. There is no authorised health claim for beta-alanine.
Typical dose: 3.2–6.4 g a day, split into smaller doses, for at least 2–4 weeks
Safety: Commonly causes a harmless tingling or pins-and-needles feeling on the skin (paraesthesia), which is stronger with larger single doses.
Research we looked at:
Trexler ET et al. (2015). International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: beta-alanine. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 12:30.
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 creatine |
|---|---|---|---|
| This product | 554g | £28.59 | £0.60 |
| 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.
Krea-Genic is a patented creatine complex, and Weider's Maximum version combines it with supporting ingredients rather than selling it plain.
Creatine is the most thoroughly researched supplement in sport: it increases phosphocreatine stores in muscle, which powers short, maximal efforts and improves performance across repeated hard sets. The patented form is designed to improve stability and uptake compared with standard monohydrate.
Take it consistently on training and rest days — creatine works on saturation, not on timing.
554g tub.
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