THE CATEGORY STANDARD
CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
The most extensively studied form of creatine and the foundation of the category.
- Extensively studied
- Category standard
- Multi-gram format
CREATINE 101:
What it is, how it works, & why form matters.
Creatine does more than support workouts. Learn how it helps recycle cellular energy, what benefits it may provide, and why CON-CRĒT Creatine HCl offers a simpler way to supplement.
Learn how creatine helps recycle cellular energy, what benefits it may provide, and why CON-CRĒT Creatine HCl offers a simpler way to supplement.
WHAT IS CREATINE?
Creatine is a naturally occurring nitrogenous organic acid that is vital for providing energy to muscles and all cells by rapidly recycling the cellular fuel, adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
While the human body can synthesize about half of its daily creatine needs, the rest must come from dietary sources and/or supplementation.
HOW CREATINE HELPS RECYCLE ENERGY
When cells burn through their energy source, the ATP becomes ADP. Then, if there is an ample creatine supply, it causes a loose phosphate to be reattached to ADP, rapidly turning it back into ATP for use again as cellular fuel.
This helps your cells function optimally with more energy. Think of creatine as a turbocharger for your cells, giving them more power when needed!
THE CON-CRĒT DIFFERENCE
CON-CRĒT® is a highly soluble creatine with superior bioavailability; and it is 7X more concentrated than creatine monohydrate, thereby making it easier for your body to absorb and delivering more creatine to your cells.
CON-CRĒT® avoids common side effects like bloating, cramping, and water retention. Scientific studies have shown it achieves at least 70% greater uptake into your bloodstream compared to regular creatine (monohydrate), making it a more effective and potent choice for improving your body’s energy, your workouts, and your overall health.
BEYOND THE GYM
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CREATINE?
Creatine helps recycle energy in cells throughout the body. That is why its potential benefits extend from physical performance to cognition and healthy aging.
MUSCLE & STRENGTH
Your muscles rely on ATP for the energy used during lifting, sprinting and other high-intensity activity. Because that supply is used quickly, creatine helps convert ADP back into usable ATP. This supports repeated efforts, strength, power and the development of lean muscle when paired with consistent resistance training.*
EXERCISE & RECOVERY
Intense exercise rapidly uses the energy stored in working muscles. The creatine-phosphocreatine system helps restore that energy between repeated bursts of activity and replenishes your muscles’ energy supply after training. This supports exercise performance, endurance and post-workout recovery.*
BRAIN & COGNITION
Your brain has significant energy demands and relies on ATP to perform at its best. Creatine helps support ATP regeneration in brain cells, providing cellular energy for focus, memory, concentration and clear thinking. Emerging research continues to examine creatine’s cognitive benefits, particularly during periods of increased mental demand.*
HEALTHY AGING
Maintaining strength, lean muscle and physical function becomes increasingly important with age. By supporting cellular energy availability, creatine can help preserve the capacity needed to stay active and perform everyday activities. Researchers are also continuing to study creatine’s potential role in cognitive function and overall healthy aging.*
IMMUNE SUPPORT
T cells are an important part of the body’s adaptive immune system, and responding to a challenge requires considerable cellular energy. Early research suggests that creatine uptake and creatine kinase activity help support CD8+ T-cell maintenance, activation and function. By acting as a cellular energy buffer, creatine may help immune cells access and recycle the energy needed to support a healthy immune response.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
CREATINE, EVOLVED
MONOHYDRATE BUILT THE CATEGORY. CREATINE HCl IMPROVED THE EXPERIENCE.
Creatine monohydrate established the category and remains its most extensively studied form. Creatine HCl was developed to deliver creatine in a markedly more water-soluble format designed for an easier daily routine.
ENGINEERED FOR THE ROUTINE
CREATINE HCl
Creatine paired with hydrochloric acid to create a markedly more water-soluble form.
- Highly water-soluble
- Compact serving
- Easy daily routine
COMPARE THE FORMS
THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE FORM
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TOPIC
CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
CREATINE HCl
WHAT IT IS
Creatine crystallized with one molecule of water.
Creatine paired with hydrochloric acid to form a salt.
WATER SOLUBILITY
Less soluble in water.
Approximately 38× more water-soluble under the conditions of one peer-reviewed laboratory study.
RESEARCH HISTORY
The most extensively studied form of creatine.
A newer form with a smaller but growing body of form-specific research.
DAILY FORMAT
Commonly offered in multi-gram servings.
CON-CRĒT uses a compact labeled serving.
PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE
Extensively studied for strength and high-intensity performance.
Delivers creatine, but current research does not establish superior strength or muscle gains over monohydrate.
WHAT IT IS
CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
Creatine crystallized with one molecule of water.
CREATINE HCl
Creatine paired with hydrochloric acid to form a salt.
WATER SOLUBILITY
CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
Less soluble in water.
CREATINE HCl
Approximately 38× more water-soluble under the conditions of one peer-reviewed laboratory study.
RESEARCH HISTORY
CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
The most extensively studied form of creatine.
CREATINE HCl
A newer form with a smaller but growing body of form-specific research.
DAILY FORMAT
CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
Commonly offered in multi-gram servings.
CREATINE HCl
CON-CRĒT uses a compact labeled serving.
PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE
CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
Extensively studied for strength and high-intensity performance.
CREATINE HCl
Delivers creatine, but current research does not establish superior strength or muscle gains over monohydrate.
38×
MARKEDLY MORE WATER-SOLUBLE
In a peer-reviewed laboratory study, creatine HCl demonstrated approximately 38× greater aqueous solubility than creatine monohydrate under the study’s test conditions.
Solubility results vary based on temperature, pH, testing method and the monohydrate preparation evaluated. Greater solubility does not necessarily mean greater strength or muscle-building results.
WHY CON-CRĒT CHOSE HCl
CREATINE WAS ALREADY PROVEN. WE FOCUSED ON THE EXPERIENCE.
CON-CRĒT uses Creatine HCl because its markedly greater water solubility allows us to formulate creatine in a compact, easy-to-mix format built for consistent daily use.
