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THE SCIENCE OF CON-CRĒT

Built on research. Driven by possibility.

CON-CRĒT combines the Original Creatine HCl with ongoing research, rigorous testing, and guidance from leading experts to advance the creatine experience.

Ongoing research, rigorous testing, and guidance from leading experts continue to advance the CON-CRĒT experience.

THE EXPERTS BEHIND THE SCIENCE

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

CON-CRĒT’s Scientific Advisory Board brings together researchers and pharmacy experts whose work spans creatine metabolism, nutrition, drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, and medicinal chemistry. Their expertise helps inform our approach to creatine research and the scientific questions we pursue as we continue to explore Creatine HCl benefits beyond the gym.

Scientists

Donald Miller, PhD

Donald Miller, PhD

Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Manitoba

Areas of Expertise

Blood-Brain BarrierDrug Transport & DeliveryCNS Therapeutics

Dr. Donald Miller is an internationally recognized expert in drug transporters, blood-brain barrier function, and drug delivery. His research examines the cellular factors that regulate biological barriers and explores ways to improve the delivery of therapeutic agents to the brain. Part of original team that developed new creatine conjugations, authored creatine publications, and has done creatine research in oncology, neurodegeneration, COVID immune functions, inflammatory markers, and mechanisms of action.

Jon Wagner, PharmD

Jon Wagner, PharmD

Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics Expert

Areas of Expertise

PharmacokineticsBiopharmaceuticsSports Pharmacy

Dr. Jon Wagner earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska and has extensive experience in pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics. He developed and taught a sports pharmacy course and served as the Big 12 Conference Drug Use Control Coordinator. His work has included scientific collaboration across several areas of medicine. Part of original team that developed new creatine conjugations and authored numerous creatine publications.

Sergej M. Ostojic, MD, PhD, FACP

Sergej M. Ostojic, MD, PhD, FACP

Professor of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University

Areas of Expertise

Creatine BiologyEnergy MetabolismTranslational Nutrition

Dr. Sergej Ostojic is an internationally recognized researcher in creatine biology, energy metabolism, molecular hydrogen, and translational nutrition. His work examines creatine metabolism and bioavailability across the lifespan, with applications in brain health, aging, reproductive health, and metabolic disease. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Clinical Bioenergetics.

Samuel C. Augustine, PharmD

Samuel C. Augustine, PharmD

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Formulation Expert

Areas of Expertise

Pharmaceutical FormulationRadiopharmaceutical DevelopmentSterile Compounding

Dr. Samuel Augustine earned his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy. His published work has covered radiopharmaceutical development, quality testing of compounded sterile preparations, and pro-nutrient formulations. He also served on the United States Pharmacopeia’s first expert committee focused on compounded sterile preparations. Part of original team that developed new creatine conjugations.

Jonathan L. Vennerstrom, PhD

Jonathan L. Vennerstrom, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Areas of Expertise

Medicinal ChemistryAntimalarial Drug DesignDrug Discovery

Dr. Jonathan Vennerstrom is a medicinal chemist whose research has focused on antiparasitic drug discovery, particularly antimalarial drug design and synthesis. He has contributed to an extensive body of published and patented research and received the American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention in 2019. Part of original team, and spearheaded the synthesis and analysis of multiple new creatine compounds.

Registered Dietitian

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian, Cleveland Clinic Department of Wellness & Preventive Medicine

Areas of Expertise

Integrative NutritionPreventive WellnessNutrition Education

Kristin Kirkpatrick is a registered dietitian with over 25 years of experience in integrative nutrition. She is the founder of KAK Nutrition Consulting, LLC, and a dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Wellness & Preventive Medicine. Kristin is a best-selling author, an experienced presenter, and an award-winning Dietitian and serves as a contributing writer for TODAY.com, Eating Well Magazine, Costco Connection, and Cleveland Clinic Essentials.

RESEARCH & EVIDENCE

EXPLORE THE SCIENCE BEHIND CREATINE HCl

Explore clinical, preclinical, and peer-reviewed research examining Creatine HCl—from absorption and bioavailability to its potential applications across brain health, healthy aging, and performance.